EPF Tech Fund

EPF Tech Fund The EPF TECH FUND is a privately managed fund. We are committed to future-proofing Africa through sustainable investments.

We invest in youth lead technology solutions that are scalable across the continent.

From Validation to Scale: Phases 5 & 6 As the DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program advances, participating startups enter...
04/06/2026

From Validation to Scale: Phases 5 & 6

As the DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program advances, participating startups enter a critical stage focused on strengthening their solutions and unlocking new growth opportunities.

These phases are designed to refine and validate what has been built, ensuring ventures are market-ready while laying a strong foundation for sustainable expansion. Through rigorous quality assurance, strategic stakeholder engagement, and access to valuable ecosystem networks, startups are empowered to accelerate their journey toward commercial success.

By enhancing operational readiness, strengthening market positioning, and fostering meaningful partnerships, ventures are better equipped to scale their innovations, expand their impact, and drive long-term growth.

Together, we are transforming potential into progress and innovation into opportunity.

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Refined for Impact, Positioned for Growth.The DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program is in a pivotal stage where innovation...
03/06/2026

Refined for Impact, Positioned for Growth.

The DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program is in a pivotal stage where innovation meets ex*****on, Phase 5 & 6.

Phase 5: Quality Control
Refining, testing, and validating solutions to ensure they are market ready.

Phase 6: Growth Enablement
Equipping startups with the strategies, networks, and opportunities needed to scale with confidence.

From building great products to building sustainable ventures, this is where promising innovations become investment-ready, impact-driven businesses.

Empire Partner Foundation Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA

27/05/2026

Tourism Mobility Services is transforming how people explore South Africa.

Through a smart super app ecosystem, they connect travellers with trusted mobility services while helping tourism businesses gain visibility, reach new markets, and grow in the digital economy.

From small towns to local communities, Tourism Mobility Services is making travel more accessible, connected, and inclusive.

Through the DSTI x EPF Programme, they’re helping drive the future of tourism, mobility, and digital innovation in Africa.

Mobility Services Maseko

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13/03/2026

With every story shared, we remember, reconnect, and rise, proof that honouring our roots is how we shape our future.

Next on Startup Diaries, Reamogetse Tshabalala, founder of Ancestor Honor and a participant in DSTI x EPF Venture Building Programme joins Byron David on air to share a powerful journey of preserving legacy, restoring identity, and creating spaces where heritage and healing meet innovation.

Catch Reamogetse’s story on Startup Diaries this Tuesday, 17 March 2026, at 10:15 AM. Tune in to The Startup Diaries Interview with Byron on 919 FM, or stream live at 919.co.za.

Tune in as we explore how purpose-driven vision can transform remembrance into impact, bridging generations through storytelling, technology, and intentional community building.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation.
Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Empire Partner Foundation Tshabalala

“Often described as the world’s most important gathering, the World Economic Forum in Davos brings together global leade...
17/02/2026

“Often described as the world’s most important gathering, the World Economic Forum in Davos brings together global leaders to shape the future.”

WEF brings together global business and political leaders to shape the future. Khiosk Founder Zuko Tisani shares how stepping into that space from South Africa House engagements to meeting the Head of WEF Africa is driving new momentum for his startup through the DSTI × EPF Venture Building Programme.

Catch the interview on Wednesday, 18 February, from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM on 919 FM, or stream live at 919.co.za.

Don’t miss it. Hear Zuko’s story, fuel your ambition, and see how African innovation is conquering the global stage.

Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Empire Partner Foundation

07/02/2026

We’re proud to introduce the Digital Service Agent (DSA), a township-based model designed to turn smartphones into income-generating tools.

Through the DSA programme, community members are empowered to sell digital products, support service delivery, and participate meaningfully in the digital economy.

This initiative forms part of TDM’s commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and sustainable township development.

As we roll out the model, we look forward to collaborating with partners, communities, and stakeholders who share our vision of inclusive economic growth.

📍 Current focus: Kwa-Mashu, Durban

Together, we can build pathways to skills, income, and opportunity.

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d3UQGXuE

The DSTI × EPF Venture Building startups are making waves on the global stage.Khiosk is officially on the international ...
23/01/2026

The DSTI × EPF Venture Building startups are making waves on the global stage.

Khiosk is officially on the international radar as founder Zuko Tisani represents the startup in Switzerland at the World Economic Forum, engaging with ministerial leaders and global decision-makers. This marks a powerful step in Khiosk’s mission to empower small businesses and content creators, while re-wiring e-commerce through commerce in content. A true South African superpower.

In 2026, we continue turning up the heat, amplifying bold moves, global conversations, and the fearless ambition of startups building from Africa to the world.
Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Empire Partner Foundation

07/01/2026

Discover how AI Global Networks is shaping the future of work.

They deliver AI education, campus programmes, and high-impact corporate workshops that empower individuals and organizations to adapt, lead, and win in an AI-driven world.
Through the DSTI x EPF Programme, they’re unlocking Africa’s AI potential today.

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05/01/2026

As part of the DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program,

Assert Share is reshaping the future of construction through technology, turning challenges into opportunity where it matters most. By connecting idle machinery with active projects, Assert Share empowers teams to work smarter, deliver on time, and build the future with renewed confidence and purpose.
Empire Partner Foundation of science technology and innovation SA

02/01/2026

With the first light of 2026, fresh beginnings take form.
The DSTI x EPF Venture Building Program continues to open doors for meaningful innovation. One of the founders in the program, Tim Peach, shares insights into the biomedical implants they manufacture and distribute. Empowering doctors, improving patient outcomes, and expanding access to quality healthcare for all.
Empire Partner Foundation of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Ortho-Design

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