GAP Innovation Competition
    GAP Innovation Competition
    Competition & AwardIncubator & Accelerator

    GAP Innovation Competition

    Apply by Sep 25, 2025

    About

    The GAP Innovation Competition invites South African innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to submit their novel technologies aimed at enhancing government service delivery and improving the quality of life for citizens, with winners receiving seed funding, cash prizes, and valuable incubation support to help bring their ideas to fruition.

    Benefits

    • Winners share in seed funding and cash prizes
    • Receive incubation services with technical and business mentors
    • Access to The Innovation Hub’s network of industry and government partners

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to all South African citizens or permanent residents
    • Individuals, teams, and start-ups eligible
    • Must be beyond proof of concept or at prototype stage
    • Entries must have potential for broad social impact in Gauteng
    • Established businesses must not have a turnover of R5 million or more in the last financial year

    Target Region

    South Africa

    Target Sector

    All Industries

    Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Emory University Business School, Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (Tasez)

    Apply