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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2025 for young South Africans

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Application Deadline: 12 March 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. The Social Innovation Awards programme focuses on supporting businesses with a product or service that can improve the lives of women, youth, people living in rural areas and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

  • SAB Foundation is looking for South African innovators, entrepreneurs, institutions and social enterprises with prototypes or early-stage businesses that are making a positive impact in communities.
  • These products, services, business models and processes should directly address social challenges, while simultaneously creating a sustainable business model.

Prize:

  • Prizes range from R300 000 to R1.3 million and are used as an investment in the innovation.
  • In addition, the winners are assessed on a case-by-case basis and placed in a tailored programme with a suitable business mentor and coach.
  • The programme is flexible and is adjusted to the needs of each winner, as mutually agreed upon by both the winner, their business coach and their mentor.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2024 for young South Africans.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: March 19, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. The awards are open to entrepreneurs that have an innovative solution that tackles social issues faced by underserved communities, or enhances economic access and empowerment for persons with disabilities.

The Social Innovation Awards programme is aimed at innovators, entrepreneurs, institutions and social enterprises with prototypes or early-stage businesses that can solve social issues in our country. These products, services, business models and processes should directly address social challenges while simultaneously creating a sustainable business model.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards are open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disabilities and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable businesses.
  • Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.
  • The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business model.
  • Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products.
  • Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.
  • Applications are open to all South African citizens, 18 years or older. All participants must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online applications.
  • The innovation/solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and industry research, developing a business plan.

Prizes

  • Prizes range from R300 000 to R1.3 million and are used as an investment in the innovation.
  • In addition to the prize money, the winners are assessed on a case-by-case basis and placed in a tailored programme with a suitable business mentor and coach.

The programme is flexible and is adjusted to the needs of each winner, as mutually agreed upon by both the winner, their business coach and their mentor.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2022 for young South African Entrepreneurs

by OFA
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Application Deadline: March 25th, 2022

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people living with disabilities. The SAB Foundation has created opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators living with disabilities.

AWARDS CAN RANGE FROM R200 000 – R1 300 000

  • Along with business development support to assist with venture growth.
  • In addition to the prize money detailed above, the awardees are assessed on a case-by-case basis and placed on a tailored mentorship programme.
  • This programme is flexible and adjusted to the needs of each awardee, as mutually agreed by both awardee and mentor


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • The SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards will be open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disability and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable business.
  • Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.
  • The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business model.
  • Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.
  • Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.
  • The innovation solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and industry research, developing a business plan.
  1. Online applications open 17 February 2022 and close on 25 March 2022 at midday.
  2. Read through this brochure to check if your organisation or idea would be a good fit for the Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards based on its impact on at least one of the four focus areas (women, youth, persons living with disabilities or persons living in rural areas).
  3. Select the correct programme you will be applying for: SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD or THE DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD
  4. Read through the online application guidance document.
  5. Complete the online application form. The link is available on the SAB Foundation website (sabfoundation.co.za/social-innovation-awards)
  6. Make sure you complete and submit your application before the deadline.
  7. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.
  8. The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards seek the best ideas to enhance the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans. Specific consideration will be given during the judging process to the race, gender, age and disability status of applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2022

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2021 for young South African Entrepreneurs

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 31st 2021

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people living with disabilities. The SAB Foundation has created opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators living with disabilities and we strongly encourage them to apply.

THE SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises with prototypes or early stage businesses that can solve a social problem.

THE DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises whose innovations focus on providing solutions for people living with disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria

The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards will be open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic
need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disability and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable businesses.
• Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.
• The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business
model.
• Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.
• Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.
• Applications are open to all South African citizens, 18 years or older. All participants must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online applications.
• The innovation/solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and industry research, developing a business plan.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Online applications open 25 February 2021 and close on 31 March 2021 at midday.
  2. Read through this brochure to check if your organisation or idea would be a good fit for the Social
    Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards based on its impact on at least one of the four focus areas
    (women, youth, persons living with disabilities or persons living in rural areas).
  3. Select the correct programme you will be applying for:
    THE SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD
    or
    THE DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD
  4. Read through the online application guidance document.
  5. Complete the online application form. The link is available on the SAB Foundation website (http://
    sabfoundation.co.za/social-innovation-awards/    ) or click here to go through to the application page.
  6. Make sure you complete and submit your application before the deadline.
  7. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.
  8. The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards seek the best ideas to enhance
    the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans. Specific consideration will be given during the judging process to the race, gender, age and disability status of applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2021

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2020 for Young South Africans.

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 23rd 2020

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people with disability. The SAB Foundation is especially keen to create opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs and innovators, who are strongly encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • The SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards will be open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disability and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable business.
  • Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.
  • The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business model.
  • Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.
  • Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.
  • The innovation solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and industry research, developing a business plan.
  • Applications are open to all South African citizens of 18 years or older. All participants (“Entrants”) must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online applications.
  • Please see the “Participation Rules” on the online Application Forms Terms and Conditions for further guidelines.

How to Apply:

  1. Online applications open 24 February 2020 and close on 23 March 2020
  2. Read through this brochure to check if your organisation or idea would be a good fit for the Social Innovation Awards as a result of having an impact on at least one of the four focus areas (women, youth, persons with disability or persons living in rural areas).
  3. Select the correct programme you will be applying for: THE SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD or THE SOCIAL INNOVATION DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD
  4. Read through theonline application guidance document.
  5. Complete the online application form. The link is available on the SAB Foundation website (http://sabfoundation.co.za/social-innovation-awards/) orclick hereto go through to the application page.
  6. Make sure you complete and submit your application before the deadline.
  7. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.
  8. The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards seek the best ideas to enhance the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans. Specific consideration will be given during the judging process to the race, gender, age and disability status of applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2020

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2019 for Young South Africans.

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 28th 2019

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people with disability. The SAB Foundation is especially keen to create opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs and innovators, who are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

The SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards will be open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic need evidenced by the SABF’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disability and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable businesses.

• Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, Social Enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.

• The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business model.

• Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.

• Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.

• Applications are open to all South African citizens of 18 years or older. All participants (“Entrants”) must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online applications.

• The innovation solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing & testing prototypes, market & industry research, developing a business plan

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Online applications open 28 February 2019 and close on 28 March 2019 at midday (12h00)
  2. Read through this brochure to check if your organisation or idea would be a good fit for the Social Innovation Awards as a result of having an impact on at least one of the four focus areas (women, youth, persons with disability or persons living in rural areas).
  3. Select the correct programme you will be applying for: THE SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD or THE SOCIAL INNOVATION DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD
  4. Read through theonline application guidance document.
  5. Complete the online application form. The link is available on the SAB Foundation website (http://sabfoundation.co.za/social-innovation-awards/) orclick hereto go through to the application page.
  6. Make sure you complete and submit your application before the deadline.
  7. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.
  8. The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards seek the best ideas to enhance the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans. Specific consideration will be given during the judging process to the race, gender, age and disability status of applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2019

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SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2018 for Young South Africans.

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 23rd April 2018 at midday (12h00).

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a
priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people with disability.
The SAB Foundation is especially keen to create opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs and innovators, who are strongly encouraged to apply.
Awards:
  • The Social Innovation Award.

Is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/ institutions/social enterprises with prototypes or early stage businesses that can solve a social problem.

• The Social Innovation Disability Empowerment Award.
Is aimed at innovators/ social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises whose innovations focus on providing solutions for people with disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards will be open to any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social and/ or economic need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth, people with disability and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a sustainable business.
  • Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own, or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the online application form.
  • The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and production method or business model.
  • Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.
  • Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or individuals.
  • The innovation solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and industry research, developing a business plan.
  • Applications are open to all South African citizens of 18 years or older. All participants (“Entrants”) must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online applications.
  • Please see the “Participation Rules” on the online Application Forms Terms and Conditions for further guidelines.

Application Peocedure:

Online applications open 15 March 2018 and close on 23 April 2018 at midday (12h00).
• Applications must be completed online. The link is available on the SAB Foundation
website: www.sabfoundation.co.za or click here to go to the online application portal directly.
• The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards seek
the best ideas to enhance the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans.
Specific consideration will be given during the judging process to the race, gender, age
and disability status of applicants.
• Applications will be screened against the Eligibility Criteria, and qualifying applications will
then be assessed by a panel of judges for the impact and viability of the innovation solution.
• A shortlist of up to 25 best innovations will be selected and visited by a member of the
SAB Foundation team. Successful shortlisted applications will be invited to attend a 2-day
workshop in September 2018 in Johannesburg (dates to be finalised and subject to change).
• At the end of the workshop the applicants will present their innovation solution and up-
scaling plans to a panel of judges, resulting in the selection of the winners.
• The winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony in Johannesburg in October 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2018 

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