IncubatorEmpowering small businesses through ICT and innovation.
The startup scene in South Africa
Where startups get built in Durban, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Durban ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #644 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
6 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Durban
Incubators 3
Incubator
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs through innovation and technology.
IncubatorEmpowering SMMEs in the textile and leather sectors.
Investors 3
InvestorDriving impactful investments across Africa.
InvestorEmpowering businesses through ethical investments.
InvestorEmpowering African innovators for sustainable change.
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Raising in Durban
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Durban
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Durban
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Durban
How does Durban rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #644 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Durban?
3 investors based in Durban have a profile here, including SIG, Durban Companies Market and Nova Ideation. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Durban?
Yes. Durban has 3 incubators on record, including SmartXchange.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Durban
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