Are you a young WASH entrepreneur between 18 and 35 years old? Do you have a promising WASH enterprise with a solid business idea or prototype aimed at creating impact in rural and urban areas in South Africa?

➡️Apply and join us for a 1-year programme to launch and develop your business!

We are committed to providing comprehensive support to help you refine your model, validate your solution, and build a sustainable and impactful business. Our incubation programme offers capacity building, mentorship, networking opportunities and financial support to help you turn your vision into reality. Join us and lay a strong foundation for your enterprise’s success.

Why join the Umthombo programme ?

• Tailored to your needs

We offer you tailored and personalised business development.

• Business & WASH experts

We combine business expertise and relevant WASH professionals with business development knowledge.

• Networking opportunities

We organise a pitching event, create mentorships and connect you to support organisations and potential clients to help you reach a solid customer base.

• Seed-funding

Up to 1,5K€ euros as pollination grant for validating your market and then up to 3K€ euros to pilot your solution in a low-income community based on external contributions

• Long-term support

We join and guide you on your incubation journey over a 12-month period with in-person trainings and online individual coaching.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or use the contact below:

Viva con agua (+27 61 4522 763)