#foodsystem
Enabling inclusive food systems through social innovation
Connect and access a network of mentors, experts, and food innovators transforming the food system for good.
The Food System program aims to unleash the potential of social entrepreneurs to develop and sustain innovative solutions addressing food inequity, insecurity, and unemployment in South Africa
Ideate, Test, Scale, Repeat
Service package valued
at R200K
Ecosystem of +100 entrepreneurs and mentors
Up to R100 000 of funding for selected startup
Access to
consulting services
Required commitment from entrepreneurs:
Takes up to 1 hour a week
Peer to Peer Space
Masterclass
Oribi Coaching + Goals setting
Support
Service Clinic
July - August
PHASE ONE:
Ideation (30 entrepreneurs)
Defining and Refining your
Product-Market-Fit
September - November
PHASE TWO:
Go-to-Market (15 entrepreneurs)
Support Services to develop your Communications, Marketing, and Impact Strategy and implementation plan
December - February
PHASE THREE:
Investment readiness (10 entrepreneurs)
Support services to develop your
investment-raising plan + financial model
Each month: WEEK 1 - Masterclass | WEEK 2 - Peer to Peer Space | WEEK 3 - Support Service Clinic | WEEK 4 - Oribi Coaching + Goals
Selection Criteria
Early-stage social enterprises and non-profits (6m - 3yrs)
High potential to create social economic and environmental value
Well-tested idea with validated proof of concept
Proven capacity to generate revenue
Ability to contribute up to R1000 p/m to their cohort’s business stokvel by week 12
Strong willingness to integrate women and/or youth in value chain
