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More Than a Trophy: Inside the R500K Startup of the Year Prize Pool

The final Top 10 for Startup of the Year (SOTY) 2026 is officially locked in 🚀 From telehealth and travel fintech to proptech, food systems, edtech, agri-innovation, and hiring infrastructure, this year’s finalists reflect a sharp snapshot of the kinds of companies being built across South...

12 May, 2026

The Top 10 Are In: Startup of the Year 2026 Moves to the Final Stage

Out of 40 startups assessed in this year’s Startup of the Year process, ten have made it through to the final stage! Reaching this point means more than submitting a strong application. It means showing enough evidence - in traction, in clarity, and in execution -...

06 May, 2026

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More Than a Trophy: Inside the R500K Startup of the Year Prize Pool

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