The eKasiLabs programme is an extension of The Innovation Hub’s service offering. It is micro innovation hub facilities spread across the 5 economic corridors in Gauteng where we foster and cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in townships. The facilities are located in Mohlakeng, Sebokeng, Garankuwa, Soweto, Tembisa, Alexandra, Mamelodi, Kagiso, Kathorus and Mabopane.

We have two development programmes in skills and enterprise development where we support entrepreneurs with the following:

• Business Development support
• Mentoring (both technical and non-technical)
• Commercialisation and market development support
• Value Added service such Intellectual property and other legal service advisory
• Co-creation facilities that include hotdesking, training facilities and boardrooms with a professional appeal for the use of entrepreneurs
• Access to financial support
• Access to Fabrication laboratory that can be used for prototyping and development of various applicable products for entrepreneurs.

The programme is focused on entrepreneurs based in Gauteng townships with emphasis on innovative solutions with potential to impact different spheres of society such as business, government, and civil societies.