Locally rooted. Globally connected.
We shift the ownership of impact innovation from the 1% to the 99%. Impact Hub Cape Winelands connects entrepreneurs, NGOs, academia, business and local government to co-create place-based ventures, unlock patient capital, and keep wealth circulating in local communities. Through tailored programmes, cross‑sector labs, and an inclusive membership, we empower people closest to the challenges to own the solutions.
Impact Makers
Impact Hubs
From idea to inclusive enterprise
Too often, innovation happens far from the people it is meant to serve. We change that. Our incubators and accelerators, Local Loop supplier programmes, and impact franchise pathways help community entrepreneurs launch sustainable ventures. Our ecosystem work aligns policy, research and funding around what works on the ground – so ownershio and wealth stay local.
What we offer
- Venture Incubation & Acceleration: Incubators, accelerators, youth bootcamps, funding-readiness sprints; prototyping, mentorship; Local Loop & Impact Franchise pilots.
- Ecosystem Development & Cross-Sector Collaboration: 1–3 day issue/place-based workshops, policy & systems labs, research-to-impact sprints, collaborative fundraising, inclusive procurement pilots.
- Advisory & Consulting: B-BBEE for Impact (SED/ED/SD), ESG/IMM, supplier development & market access, patient-capital design, programme evaluations.
- Community & Space: Memberships, coworking, sector circles, meet-ups, masterclasses, Winelands Impact Innovation Summit.
- and much more …
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Impact Report 2024-2025
In 2024-2025, a global community of 500K Impact Makers united to drive entrepreneurial action for change. This Impact Report showcases their inspiring stories, programme highlights, valuable resources, and worldwide partnerships. Are you ready to become an Impact Maker?Â
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