Deadline: 8 January 2021

Newable is calling South African young innovators (aged 18-30) willing to rise to the challenge and collaborate with inspirational, like-minded entrepreneurs in the UK to form ground-breaking projects and be a force for positive change.

• Low-carbon: Solutions that can move South Africa towards a low-carbon economy.
• Education: Products and services which can improve education and training – make it fairer, more inclusive, accessible and equitable.
• Infrastructure: Innovations to support the sustainable expansion of cities, rural communities and infrastructure.
• Urban & Rural Communities: Solutions which can create a positive impact on urban and rural communities, transforming them in sustainable ways whilst working to maintain their heritage and cultural access.
• Quality Healthcare: Innovative ideas to improve the quality of healthcare provision, whether it’s directly medical or healthcare equipment that is more sustainable, sanitary and/or efficient.

• South African entrepreneurs, leaders and founders, aged 18-30 years
• With an innovative idea or early-stage solution to address one of the five global challenges
• Eager to collaborate with a UK Young Innovator on a joint project
• Have access to a stable broadband and internet connection
• Applicants must be willing to commit to:
  • Attend all key programme dates
  • Fully engage with the programme’s package of support, including leveraging their project mentor
  • Work collaboratively with other South African and UK innovators
  • Share their journey and build their profile as a role model through participation in case studies, blogs, video content and PR activity