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Top 25 Innovation hubs based in South Africa
RevenueBase identified 145 company matches for innovation hubs associated with South Africa as of September 2026 and tracks 1,127 professional contacts across them, including 209 with verified work emails. Cape Town is the largest hub.
This list covers company matches for innovation hubs associated with South Africa, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.
Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.
The 25 largest innovation hubs based in South Africa
Ranked by team size| # | Company | Contacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 167 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “When our youth are empowered with the right skills to innovate and create solutions, they unlock the opportunities for new businesses that will drive our economies forward.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 2 | 79 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Tshimologong Precinct is a hub in the heart of Braamfontein where innovation and creativity meet to give birth to new digital beginnings.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 3 | 47 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “22 On Sloane is the largest startup campus and entrepreneurship hub in Africa.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 4 | 34 contacts → | ||||
Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 5 | 32 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Geekulcha is where the young, talented, skilled, creative and ambitious tech minds meet to connect with each other, share knowledge, collaborate on projects, attend tech events…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 6 | 31 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (Softstart BTI) was the result of a merger between the Softstart Trust and the Bodibeng Technology Incubator (BTI), effective 1st of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 7 | 30 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At Botlhale Village, we harness the power of ICT to unlock innovative solutions and drive meaningful change within the community.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 8 | 30 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Cortex Hub is an ICT business incubator which aims to create global players through leading research and development and an incubation platform that will activate, nurture and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 9 | 29 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “ICT Hub and Small Business Incubator located in Durban, KZN, South Africa” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 10 | 23 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Station is a carefully curated community of flexible workspaces designed to encourage collaboration and inspire innovation.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 11 | 22 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Innovate Durban is a Non-profit Company aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 12 | 20 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Co.Space story is rooted in providing local entrepreneurs with a unique, inclusive and cooperative environment in which to work.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 13 | 20 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Wouldn't It be Cool (WIBC: pronounced WIB- SEE) is an open innovation Idea & business incubator.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 14 | 17 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Innovation City Cape Town is South Africa's first truly international innovation collaboration space.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 15 | 17 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “As a result of our work, young lives are impacted with hope and confidence, and are empowered with digital skills and given access to the economy.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 16 | 13 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “In an age where innovation is key to successfully growing your business, starting a new venture or disrupting the status quo, you need a business partner that has experienced it…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 17 | 13 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The MakerSpace Foundation is a company based out of 51 Station Drive, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 18 | 9 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The SA Innovation Summit as an annual agship event on the South African Innovation Calendar, is a platform for nurturing, developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 19 | 9 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Stellenbosch University LaunchLab is Africa’s leading University Business Incubator supporting the Stellenbosch University entrepreneurial community to grow impactful…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 20 | 8 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “PingTech Academy incubates innovation in children and in young adults.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 21 | 7 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At our core, we are collaborators - we facilitate the process, thrive off it, and believe that great things happen when minds and action come together.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 22 | 7 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “We're a coworking and office space made up of members from a diverse range of companies and startups, aiming to simplify your life as an entrepreneur while you pivot your business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 23 | 6 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Specialising in the media innovation space, Nfinity is poised as a space for entrepreneurs to grow and better their businesses under the guidance of Ken Varejes and his growing…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 24 | 6 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The most progressive media brand in the world, Fast Company inspires a new breed of innovation and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 25 | 5 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Startup Mzansi Foundation is a social enterprise organized under the laws of the Republic of South Africa and governed by a Board of Directors made up of Leadership and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
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- Company records associated with South Africa whose business descriptions match “innovation hubs” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
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- RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
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What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?
RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “innovation hubs”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.
How many innovation hubs are there based in South Africa?
RevenueBase identified 145 company matches for innovation hubs associated with South Africa as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.
What is the largest company on this list?
Mlab Southern Africa tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.
Which city has the most innovation hubs?
Cape Town leads with 41 company records, followed by Johannesburg (23) and Pretoria (10).
How do I get contact information for these companies?
A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 209 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 145 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.
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Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa
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Describe the businesses you want in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch matches company descriptions by meaning.
RevenueBase records 145 matching company records for innovation hubs based in South Africa, with 1,127 tracked contacts and 209 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
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Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mlab Southern Africamlab.co.zaHQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: Not recorded | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | Not recorded | Exact match | 167 contacts → |
“When our youth are empowered with the right skills to innovate and create solutions, they unlock the opportunities for new businesses that will drive our economies forward.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | Tshimologong Precincttshimologong.joburg HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 79 contacts → |
“Tshimologong Precinct is a hub in the heart of Braamfontein where innovation and creativity meet to give birth to new digital beginnings.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 |  22 On Sloane22onsloane.coHQ: Sandton, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Sandton, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 47 contacts → |
“22 On Sloane is the largest startup campus and entrepreneurship hub in Africa.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | Lepharo Incubation Programme NPClepharo.co.za HQ: Springs, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Springs, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 34 contacts → |
No recorded description excerpt is available for this public record. | |||||
| 5 | Geekulchageekulcha.dev HQ: Pretoria, South AfricaReported employees: Not recorded | Pretoria, South Africa | Not recorded | Exact match | 32 contacts → |
“Geekulcha is where the young, talented, skilled, creative and ambitious tech minds meet to connect with each other, share knowledge, collaborate on projects, attend tech events…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | Softstart BTIsoftstartbti.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 31 contacts → |
“Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (Softstart BTI) was the result of a merger between the Softstart Trust and the Bodibeng Technology Incubator (BTI), effective 1st of…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Botlhale Villagebotlhalevillage.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 30 contacts → |
“At Botlhale Village, we harness the power of ICT to unlock innovative solutions and drive meaningful change within the community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | The Cortex HUBthecortexhub.africa HQ: East London, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | East London, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 30 contacts → |
“The Cortex Hub is an ICT business incubator which aims to create global players through leading research and development and an incubation platform that will activate, nurture and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Smartxchangesmartxchange.co.za HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Durban, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 29 contacts → |
“ICT Hub and Small Business Incubator located in Durban, KZN, South Africa” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 |  The Stationthestationoffice.co.zaHQ: Blackheath, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Blackheath, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 23 contacts → |
“The Station is a carefully curated community of flexible workspaces designed to encourage collaboration and inspire innovation.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | Innovate Durbaninnovate.durban HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Durban, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 22 contacts → |
“Innovate Durban is a Non-profit Company aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 |  Co.Space Entrepreneur Villagecospace.co.zaHQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 20 contacts → |
“The Co.Space story is rooted in providing local entrepreneurs with a unique, inclusive and cooperative environment in which to work.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | WIBCwibc.biz HQ: Midrand, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Midrand, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 20 contacts → |
“Wouldn't It be Cool (WIBC: pronounced WIB- SEE) is an open innovation Idea & business incubator.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Innovation City Cape Towninnovationcity.co.za HQ: Cape Town, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Cape Town, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 17 contacts → |
“Innovation City Cape Town is South Africa's first truly international innovation collaboration space.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | Mido Foundationmido.org.za HQ: Stellenbosch, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 17 contacts → |
“As a result of our work, young lives are impacted with hope and confidence, and are empowered with digital skills and given access to the economy.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 |  V & S Innovationvands.co.zaHQ: Mount Edgecombe, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Mount Edgecombe, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 13 contacts → |
“In an age where innovation is key to successfully growing your business, starting a new venture or disrupting the status quo, you need a business partner that has experienced it…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | The Makerspace Foundationthemakerspace.co.za HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Durban, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 13 contacts → |
“The MakerSpace Foundation is a company based out of 51 Station Drive, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | SA Innovation Summitinnovationsummit.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 9 contacts → |
“The SA Innovation Summit as an annual agship event on the South African Innovation Calendar, is a platform for nurturing, developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Launchlablaunchlab.co.za HQ: Stellenbosch, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 9 contacts → |
“Stellenbosch University LaunchLab is Africa’s leading University Business Incubator supporting the Stellenbosch University entrepreneurial community to grow impactful…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | Pingtechacademypingacademy.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 8 contacts → |
“PingTech Academy incubates innovation in children and in young adults.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | We ARE Colabwearecolab.com HQ: Pretoria, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Pretoria, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 7 contacts → |
“At our core, we are collaborators - we facilitate the process, thrive off it, and believe that great things happen when minds and action come together.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 |  WORQworq.co.zaHQ: Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 7 contacts → |
“We're a coworking and office space made up of members from a diverse range of companies and startups, aiming to simplify your life as an entrepreneur while you pivot your business.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Nfinitynfinity.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 6 contacts → |
“Specialising in the media innovation space, Nfinity is poised as a space for entrepreneurs to grow and better their businesses under the guidance of Ken Varejes and his growing…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Fast Company South Africafastcompany.co.za HQ: Cape Town, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Cape Town, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 6 contacts → |
“The most progressive media brand in the world, Fast Company inspires a new breed of innovation and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Startup Mzansistartupmzansi.org.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 5 contacts → |
“Startup Mzansi Foundation is a social enterprise organized under the laws of the Republic of South Africa and governed by a Board of Directors made up of Leadership and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Innovation hubs: dataset insights
September 20, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
145 records in the displayed employee bands.
0 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for South Africa, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for South Africa, over 145 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
RevenueBase SmartSearch matching settings
- Exact
- Closest fits to the business described.
- Similar
- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
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Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for innovation hubs?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many innovation hubs did RevenueBase find based in South Africa?
The saved snapshot records 145 matching company records, 1,127 tracked contacts and 209 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
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Select a company's contact count to open its filtered contacts in RevenueBase. Free signup is required and includes 500 credits and limited free results. Verified emails, direct dials and mobile numbers depend on available coverage.
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Snapshot: September 20, 2026. Review each company's website for current services and locations. A recorded business description does not establish that every company offers every service named in the search.
What do headquarters and employee bands mean?
These are recorded company-level fields, rather than a map of every branch or a count of specialists. Missing headquarters or employee bands are labeled; older records may show a location separately from recorded headquarters.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa. Snapshot: September 20, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/innovation-hubs/south-africa.
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Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa
RevenueBase records 145 matching company records for innovation hubs based in South Africa, with 1,127 tracked contacts and 209 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
RevenueBase compiles business descriptions for niche-company discovery; each row shows a recorded excerpt where available. Adapt this search to find the companies and contacts you want.
Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mlab Southern Africamlab.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: Not recorded | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | Not recorded | Exact match | 167 contacts → |
“When our youth are empowered with the right skills to innovate and create solutions, they unlock the opportunities for new businesses that will drive our economies forward.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | Tshimologong Precincttshimologong.joburg HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 79 contacts → |
“Tshimologong Precinct is a hub in the heart of Braamfontein where innovation and creativity meet to give birth to new digital beginnings.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | 22 On Sloane22onsloane.co HQ: Sandton, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Sandton, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 47 contacts → |
“22 On Sloane is the largest startup campus and entrepreneurship hub in Africa.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | Lepharo Incubation Programme NPClepharo.co.za HQ: Springs, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Springs, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 34 contacts → |
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| 5 | Geekulchageekulcha.dev HQ: Pretoria, South AfricaReported employees: Not recorded | Pretoria, South Africa | Not recorded | Exact match | 32 contacts → |
“Geekulcha is where the young, talented, skilled, creative and ambitious tech minds meet to connect with each other, share knowledge, collaborate on projects, attend tech events…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | Softstart BTIsoftstartbti.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 31 contacts → |
“Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (Softstart BTI) was the result of a merger between the Softstart Trust and the Bodibeng Technology Incubator (BTI), effective 1st of…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Botlhale Villagebotlhalevillage.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 30 contacts → |
“At Botlhale Village, we harness the power of ICT to unlock innovative solutions and drive meaningful change within the community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | The Cortex HUBthecortexhub.africa HQ: East London, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | East London, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 30 contacts → |
“The Cortex Hub is an ICT business incubator which aims to create global players through leading research and development and an incubation platform that will activate, nurture and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Smartxchangesmartxchange.co.za HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Durban, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 29 contacts → |
“ICT Hub and Small Business Incubator located in Durban, KZN, South Africa” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | The Stationthestationoffice.co.za HQ: Blackheath, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Blackheath, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 23 contacts → |
“The Station is a carefully curated community of flexible workspaces designed to encourage collaboration and inspire innovation.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | Innovate Durbaninnovate.durban HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Durban, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 22 contacts → |
“Innovate Durban is a Non-profit Company aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | Co.Space Entrepreneur Villagecospace.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 20 contacts → |
“The Co.Space story is rooted in providing local entrepreneurs with a unique, inclusive and cooperative environment in which to work.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | WIBCwibc.biz HQ: Midrand, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Midrand, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 20 contacts → |
“Wouldn't It be Cool (WIBC: pronounced WIB- SEE) is an open innovation Idea & business incubator.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Innovation City Cape Towninnovationcity.co.za HQ: Cape Town, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Cape Town, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 17 contacts → |
“Innovation City Cape Town is South Africa's first truly international innovation collaboration space.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | Mido Foundationmido.org.za HQ: Stellenbosch, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 17 contacts → |
“As a result of our work, young lives are impacted with hope and confidence, and are empowered with digital skills and given access to the economy.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | V & S Innovationvands.co.za HQ: Mount Edgecombe, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Mount Edgecombe, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 13 contacts → |
“In an age where innovation is key to successfully growing your business, starting a new venture or disrupting the status quo, you need a business partner that has experienced it…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | The Makerspace Foundationthemakerspace.co.za HQ: Durban, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Durban, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 13 contacts → |
“The MakerSpace Foundation is a company based out of 51 Station Drive, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | SA Innovation Summitinnovationsummit.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 9 contacts → |
“The SA Innovation Summit as an annual agship event on the South African Innovation Calendar, is a platform for nurturing, developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Launchlablaunchlab.co.za HQ: Stellenbosch, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 9 contacts → |
“Stellenbosch University LaunchLab is Africa’s leading University Business Incubator supporting the Stellenbosch University entrepreneurial community to grow impactful…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | Pingtechacademypingacademy.co.za HQ: City Of Tshwane, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | City Of Tshwane, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 8 contacts → |
“PingTech Academy incubates innovation in children and in young adults.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | We ARE Colabwearecolab.com HQ: Pretoria, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Pretoria, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 7 contacts → |
“At our core, we are collaborators - we facilitate the process, thrive off it, and believe that great things happen when minds and action come together.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | WORQworq.co.za HQ: Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 7 contacts → |
“We're a coworking and office space made up of members from a diverse range of companies and startups, aiming to simplify your life as an entrepreneur while you pivot your business.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Nfinitynfinity.co.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 6 contacts → |
“Specialising in the media innovation space, Nfinity is poised as a space for entrepreneurs to grow and better their businesses under the guidance of Ken Varejes and his growing…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Fast Company South Africafastcompany.co.za HQ: Cape Town, South AfricaReported employees: 1-10 | Cape Town, South Africa | 1-10 | Exact match | 6 contacts → |
“The most progressive media brand in the world, Fast Company inspires a new breed of innovation and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business.” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Startup Mzansistartupmzansi.org.za HQ: Johannesburg, South AfricaReported employees: 11-50 | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11-50 | Exact match | 5 contacts → |
“Startup Mzansi Foundation is a social enterprise organized under the laws of the Republic of South Africa and governed by a Board of Directors made up of Leadership and…” Recorded description excerpt · September 20, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Innovation hubs: dataset insights
September 20, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
145 records in the displayed employee bands.
0 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for South Africa, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for South Africa, over 145 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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- Closest fits to the business described.
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- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
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- Related businesses in and around the category.
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- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
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The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
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Snapshot: September 20, 2026.
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What does Exact match mean for innovation hubs?
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How many innovation hubs did RevenueBase find based in South Africa?
The saved snapshot records 145 matching company records, 1,127 tracked contacts and 209 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 innovation hubs based in South Africa. Snapshot: September 20, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/innovation-hubs/south-africa.
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