POST-INCUBATION
A previous incubatee of the centre that has exited / graduated successfully, may need ad-hoc support / assistance with business strategy or new product development etc. READ MORE
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
Sarebi works with energy entrepreneurs in different stages of development. These may be, would-be-entrepreneurs with a well-thought-through and viable business concept or even existing entrepreneurs with a viable business facing growth or sustainability challenges.
Sarebi allows entrepreneurs to enter the incubation stream at different stages and offer services appropriate for the different development stages.
WHAT ARE OUR KEY FOCUS AREAS?
Sarebi focusses on two distinct groups of entrepreneurs across the renewable energy value chain: On the one hand we work with entrepreneurs who manufacture or assemble products or components for the renewable energy sector and on the other hand we work with service providers, who install, warrant and maintain renewable energy and energy efficiency products or components, or who deliver services to other renewable energy businesses.
Through our testing facilities for swh and LED lights, Sarebi supports product development and R&D as our facilities are geared to flexible part testing of different SABS standards.
WHO IS OUR TARGET MARKET?
- Sarebi supports entrepreneurs with businesses in the following fields:
- Energy Efficiency (systems using less energy to provide the same service) e.g. SWH, Led lights etc.
- Embedded Generation (such as Solar PV Systems and small wind turbines)
- Small Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP)Suppliers or service providers to the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that Sarebi is a sector specific incubator with a specific focus on entrepreneurs in the Renewable, clean and energy efficiency sector. The following applies:
Energy Entrepreneurs, who wish to enter the business incubation programme, must apply online for admission
- Entrepreneurs may apply to join the programme at any of the first three stages, depending on the status of their business.
- Only entrepreneurs with feasible business ideas or workable business plans will be accepted.
- Applicants must show that they have the requisite technical knowledge and experience for the business idea to succeed.
- Successful candidates will have to submit additional information, as requested by the committee. This will be the last screening process.
- When accepted, SAREBI will supply you with a contract, which has to be signed.
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
If you are an entrepreneur with a business idea supporting any of the following sectors, you may submit an application form:
- Energy Efficiency (Technology using less energy to provide the same or better service)
- Embedded Generation (such as small to medium PV solar systems)
- Small Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP)
- Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP)
SA Renewable Energy Incubator (Owner)
