Applications are now open for the 2026 Social Innovation Awards

The SAB Foundation is currently accepting submissions for its 2026 Social Innovation Awards. Designed as a premier initiative, the program backs entrepreneurs and social enterprises that are creating novel ways to overcome systemic obstacles experienced by women, youth, rural residents, and individuals with disabilities. Eligibility is open to creators holding prototypes or businesses in their early stages that tackle critical social issues across a variety of industries, all while advancing inclusive economic development within South Africa.