Cape Town Soft-landing

Launching your startup operations in Africa has never been easier.

Understand the market.

Get a head start in the South African market by learning the ins and outs of how to do business in South Africa and where the opportunities lie.

Do it right.

Get support in setting up all the fiduciary requirements and taxation to help you get going in the new territory.

Get to the right people.

With our broad network stretching across startup, corporate and government institutions as well as our partnership with AfricArena, we help you get to the right people.

We help European and African startups set up and get going faster in South Africa with our Cape Town soft-landing program and network support.

The Program:

French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs) is excited to announce the commencement of applications for its two-week South African Soft-landing Program in Cape Town. This initiative aims to support high-potential European and African startups in establishing a presence in South Africa and presenting their ideas to potential local investors and ecosystem players.

Implemented in collaboration with the Enrich in Africa Center, the Cape Town Soft-landing program focuses on providing European and African startups with access to the vibrant Cape Town tech and investment ecosystem. The program also offers resources to assist startups in establishing operations in South Africa.

Program Highlights:

  • Curated 2-week program immersed in the Cape Town ecosystem.

  • Workshops with government departments, legal firms, local startups, innovation centres, and investors.

  • Learning expeditions of Cape Town’s innovation centres and co-working spaces.

  • 2-day deal flow bootcamp.

  • Access to AfricArena’s Grand Summit events.

  • Opportunity to pitch to ecosystem players and investors at the AfricArena Grand Summit on the 5th and 6th of December.

Startup Benefits:

  • Participation in the AfricaRise Founder's Bootcamp at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort.

  • Participation at the AfricArena Grand Summit and associated events.

  • Pitching opportunities at the AfricArena Grand Summit.

  • B2B engagement, matchmaking, and networking opportunities.

  • Workshops on setting up operations in South Africa, covering tax, regulations, business registration, legal, and labour matters.

  • Networking opportunities with Cape Town-based government departments, businesses, investors, corporate and ecosystem partners.

  • Accommodation provided for the 2-week program.