SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards
SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards is a grant from SAB Foundation offering between R 300 000 and R 1 300 000 for businesses at any stage across South Africa.
Overview
If you have built a product or service that tackles a social or disability-related problem (past the idea stage), this annual competition awards between R300,000 and R1.3 million in grant funding plus mentorship. You apply online on the SAB Foundation website; the 2026 round closed on 16 March 2026, so register for the next annual call. Open to SA citizens 18 and older.
Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.
Full Description
Annual awards funding South African innovations that solve social problems or barriers faced by women, youth, rural communities and persons with disabilities, with awards of R300,000 to R1.3 million plus mentorship and business development support. Over R88 million invested in 200+ innovators since 2015; innovations must be beyond idea stage.
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards offer?
SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards offers between R 300 000 and R 1 300 000 per applicant.
Who qualifies for SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards?
SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards targets businesses at any stage across South Africa.
How do I apply for SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards?
Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.
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