JSE partners with TIA to prepare 10 tech SMEs for investment
JSE and the Technology Innovation Agency launch a 16‑week pilot to make 10 South African tech SMEs investment‑ready
In Brief
- •JSE and the Technology Innovation Agency launch a 16‑week pilot to make 10 South African tech SMEs investment‑ready
- •The programme covers health, agriculture and fintech sectors, offering capital‑market expertise, investor networks and pitch development
- •Participants may qualify for AltX screening and gain market access through a dedicated day and sector‑specific engagements
- •The initiative aims to bring SMEs closer to formal capital markets, though listing or funding is not guaranteed
Why It Matters
South African SMEs represent 91% of formal businesses, create 60% of jobs and contribute up to 34% of GDP. By equipping tech SMEs with investment‑readiness tools and market access, the JSE and TIA aim to accelerate the commercialization of local innovations and strengthen the country’s position in global technology markets.
Key Details
- Pilot duration
- 16 weeks
- Launch date
- September 30, 2026
- Number of SMEs
- 10
- Sectors involved
- health, agriculture, fintech
- Potential AltX screening
- Yes
- SME Rise expansion
- Into technology sectors
Context & Background
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Africa’s largest bourse, has teamed with the Technology Innovation Agency to extend its SME Rise programme into technology sectors, aiming to bridge the gap between product development and capital market entry.
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