Legacy Incubation Hub

SME Incubation Programmes

Nurturing high-potential enterprises into sustainable, scalable businesses.

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Overview

Building a successful SME isn't just about capital.

It's about consistent, expert support. Our incubation programmes equip entrepreneurs with the strategic, financial, and operational capabilities they need to thrive.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale or a corporate seeking high-impact ESD investment, we offer a structured, outcomes-based programme — delivered over 6 to 36 months — tailored for real transformation.

Programme structure

What we deliver

Diagnostic business assessment & onboarding
Strategic coaching & mentorship
Leadership & personal development
Operations & business model development
Technology & digital enablement
Financial & compliance support (SARS, CIPC, VAT, B-BBEE)
Legal & governance advisory
Market access & supplier development
Performance monitoring & impact reporting
Access to capital & funding readiness

The value

The value you gain

Turnkey ED/SD management

From sourcing SMEs to delivery and reporting.

Customised programme design

Aligned to your scorecard and transformation goals.

B-BBEE compliance support

Audit-ready impact, coaching, and reporting.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Who qualifies for the programmes?

High-potential SMEs looking to stabilise and scale, as well as accelerator-incubated through a corporate's enterprise- or supplier-development programme.

How long does it run?

Programmes run from 6 to 36 months, depending on the cohort's needs and the sponsoring organisation's objectives.

What does the programme cover?

Diagnostics, strategic coaching and mentorship, leadership development, operations, technology enablement, financial and compliance support, market access, and funding readiness.

Is it corporate-funded?

It can be. Many cohorts are corporate-funded as part of an ED/SD programme; we also take direct SME applications.

What outcomes can SMEs expect?

Stronger systems and governance, improved access to markets and funding, measurable growth, and audit-ready impact reporting.