A capacity building program for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations driven by social impact

Join a community of leading organizations and acquire new skills to support diverse early-stage entrepreneurs in South Africa.

The Mission

Women, youth, migrants and refugees display different hues of resilience in their journey of entrepreneurship throughout South Africa. The Conecta program, driven by Bridge for Billions, aims to strengthen Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) in creating inclusive incubation programs. By joining forces, we can create systemic impact and boost the South African economy.

Who We Are

Bridge for Billions is a social enterprise that designs, develops, and manages incubation programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. Since 2015, we have supported over 5,300 entrepreneurs worldwide through our online platform, a proven methodology, and collaborations with international agencies, multinational companies, and foundations, creating a lasting positive social impact.

Join the Conecta Community

Benefits for organizations

Access to Incubation Platform

Learn to use the intuitive and efficient platform from Bridge for Billions.

Ongoing Training

Continuous capacity building and support for ESOs incubation managers.

Mentor Community

Access to a network of over 3,000 expert mentors.

Events and Networking

Participate in events and activities to foster collaboration and growth within the community.

Direct Impact

Influence the success of diverse entrepreneurs.

Systemic Change

Contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem.

Timeline

Phase 1: ESO scouting and mutual interviews
August – 27 September 2024
Note: ESO final Selection will be

Phase 2: 2024/2025 Program Launch and Training for ESOs
October 2024

Phase 3: Scouting and Selection for incubation program participants
November 2024 – January 2025

Phase 4: Incubation Program
February – August 2025

Phase 5: Impact Reporting and 2024/2025 Program End
September 2025

The selection process includes the following stages

1. Complete a brief initial

Complete a brief initial questionnaire on the official site to be contacted by our team.

2. Introductory conversation

Introductory conversation between the ESO leader and the Bridge for Billions team.

3. Complete a questionnaire

Complete a questionnaire to gather information about the ESO.

4. Mutual interview

Mutual Interview between Bridge for Billions Team and ESO team

The Conecta South Africa Community

In the first edition of the program (2023-2024), we have supported

  •  over 50 entrepreneurs in South Africa,
  • 70% of whom are women and 87% are migrants and/or refugees
  • thanks to the collaborative work with Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any questions that we haven't answered yet?

Contact Ngata, Program Manager of Conecta South Africa program to solve all your doubts.

Conecta is an initiative led by Bridge for Billions that seeks to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem worldwide through the training of incubators and the support of industry leaders.

About

Entra a far parte di una comunità di Organizzazioni di Supporto all’Imprenditoria e acquisisci nuove competenze per supportare l’imprenditoria migrante in Italia.