The Iris Co. — The Iris Collective Africa Limited

Explore Our Structured Projects and Partnerships

Every program runs on a defined cycle with clear entry criteria, milestones and outcomes — from a single cohort to a multi-year government partnership.

Youth Entrepreneurship

A structured pathway for young founders from idea validation to a fundable business plan, with mentorship throughout.

12 weeks

Startup Support and Business Incubation

Cohort-based incubation covering business model, market validation, financial planning and investor readiness.

12 weeks

SME Development

Advisory for existing small and medium enterprises looking to formalise, scale or diversify

12 weeks

Digital Skills

Hands-on training in the digital tools founders and NGO teams use day to day.

12 weeks

Women In Business

Advisory, mentorship and financing pathways built around the specific barriers women-led enterprises face.

12 weeks

Innovation Challenge

An annual competition for early-stage solutions to local problems.

12 weeks

Agribusiness Development

Advisory and market linkages for agricultural enterprises.

12 weeks

Ongoing Projects

Youth Entrepreneurship

A structured pathway for young founders from idea validation to a fundable business plan, with mentorship throughout.

12 weeks

Digital Skills

Hands-on training in the digital tools founders and NGO teams use day to day.

12 weeks

Women In Business

Advisory, mentorship and financing pathways built around the specific barriers women-led enterprises face.

12 weeks

Ready to build something bigger?