Leading ICT Business Incubator
NM iHub is a technology business incubator which supports innovation-driven SMMEs in the ICT sector
Welcome to Nelson Mandela iHub
The iHUB is a one of the leading technology and business incubators in the Nelson Mandela Bay which supports innovation-driven Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The incubator has been instrumental in the development of ICT SMMEs in the city, some of which have gone on to make a mark for themselves locally and globally.
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ELIDZ Board Chairperson
Congratulations to our esteemed board member, Mr Motse Mfuleni, on his appointment as Chairperson of the Board of the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ).
MOTSE MFULENI
Chairman: East London Industrial
Development Zone
Latest Events
Host:Nelson Mandela Bay iHub
Innovation, enterprise development, and cross-border partnerships took the spotlight at the EU-Africa SME Summit 2025 in Johannesburg. The event brings together key players from both continents to explore sustainable SME growth and support for early-stage businesses. Darryl Dennis, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Innovation Hub, engaged with public and private leaders on the role of incubation in inclusive economic development, alongside SEDFA's Acting Executive for Incubation, Sipho Ngcai. Also present was Your Digital SA, an iHub-incubated startup, sharing insights on the challenges and opportunities for African enterprises in global markets. The iHub’s participation underscores its commitment to connecting local innovators with global platforms to help shape Africa’s entrepreneurial future.
Host:Nelson Mandela Bay iHub
Thembalethu iHub, our centre in George, exhibited at the GRAYE Expo – the Garden Route Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Expo. This platform celebrates youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in the region and our participation reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing youth-led startups all while providing access to ecosystems that grow and scale impactful businesses.
Host:Innovator Trust
Congratulations to our Nelson Mandela Innovation Hub startups — Threattricks, Smart Vending, Softcoza, Loomee Group, and Bona Phandle Media — on graduating from the Innovator Trust Accelerator Programme. A special shoutout to Khanya Ngqelanga of Bona Phandle Media for winning the Highest Percentage Growth Award for 2023/2024 — an outstanding achievement! It was inspiring to see current Hatch Programme startups showing their support, reflecting the strong spirit of collaboration within our community. We thank the Innovator Trust for their ongoing support of high-impact entrepreneurs.