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JIX Launchpad
City Council of JohannesburgRef: https://www.joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Documents/Joburg_Hustlers.pdf
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Collected on 13 July 2026
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What this means
This document is a call for applications for the City of Johannesburg’s JIX Launchpad, a free, fully funded 4-week programme for young gig economy entrepreneurs. It sets eligibility requirements (age 18–35, Johannesburg residents, South African citizens/permanent residents, already earning from gig work, and ability to commit to at least 70% of sessions) and describes four weekly modules covering business foundations, client acquisition/sales, personal brand/content, and scaling for sustainability. It lists key dates for applications, selection, programme delivery, and demo day, and explains that selected participants will receive workshops, mentoring, and a demo day to connect with funding pathways and ecosystem partners (GEP, SEDA, DTIC).
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Documents/Joburg_Hustlers.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Programme: JIX Launchpad (FREE, fully funded)
- Organiser: City of Johannesburg Department of Economic Development (IRED Unit)
- Delivered by: Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
- Commissioned by: City of Johannesburg
- Duration: 4 weeks / 4 modules
- Eligibility: age 18–35; Johannesburg residents (proof of residence if shortlisted); SA citizen or permanent resident
- Eligibility: already earning from gig work/self-employment (even irregular)
- Commitment: able to commit to at least 70% of sessions
- Priority groups: women-owned/women-led businesses; township-based enterprises; persons with disabilities
- Venue: Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, Braamfontein (in-person + virtual)
- Applications open: 03 July 2026
- Applications close: 15 July 2026
- Selection: 16–17 July 2026
- Programme dates: 20 July 2026 – 14 August 2026
- Cohort A Demo Day: 17–21 August 2026
- Young SADC Entrepreneur Roundtables: 31 July – 04 September 2026
- Application link: https://web.theincubatoros.com/h/tshimologong/coj-johannesburg-innovation-exchange-jix-gig-economy-programme
- Enquiries: lebohang@tshimologong.joburg; edson@tshimologong.joburg
- City of Johannesburg
- Department of Economic Development (IRED Unit)
- Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
- Johannesburg Innovation Exchange (JIX)
- GEP
- SEDA
- DTIC
- Fak’ugesi Africann Digital Innovation Festival
- Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
- lebohang@tshimologong.joburg
- edson@tshimologong.joburg
Dates
Closing Date
3 July 2026