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Incubator

Empowering Food
Innovators.

The Makers Landing Incubation programmeCircle03is a 12-month acceleratorCircle02course, equipping food Circle01entrepreneurs with skills & networks toCircle04grow their businesses.

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Programme

Are you a packaged goods food business ready to scale? Join the Makers Landing Incubator Programme for a recipe for success! This immersive accelerator empowers food and beverage entrepreneurs to shape business growth. Our Programme blends in-class and online learning with 24/7 access to a licensed state-of-the-art shared commercial kitchen.

Additional ingredients and benefits include:

  • Business Mentorship & Coaching
  • Product Development
  • Access to state-of-the-art Kitchen Equipment
  • Access to a Production Space
  • Access to a Co-Working Space
  • Export Readiness
  • Investment Readiness
  • Access to Market Opportunities
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Our History
Makers Landing has supported the development of over 50 small food businesses.
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Follow the journey of
business growth in our
food community.

Introducing the Incubates part of
our cohort of food businesses

Cape City Seafood

Sisters Mukhethwa Madau and Mukovhe Khakhu started Cape City Seafood in 2019

Flavrd

Masala and soul food is what Flavrd is all about

Sassy Bakes

Sassy Bakes was born during Covid, as a way for baker Sumi Sassy to bring delight to people through her mini cakes

Sedap

Sedap is a homemade jam that has been produced by Noelfa Miller since 2016

Smoked by Buys

Marvyn Buys is passionate about food and fire, and has combined the two through the art of smoking

Utano Kitchen

Ru Furusa is the private chef behind Utano

What the Fudge

‘Thinking outside the blocks’ is What the Fudge’s slogan.

Not So Plain

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Programme Structure

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Pre-Incubation

During the 3-month pre-incubation phase the businesses complete a business diagnostics assessment to identify the gaps and key focus areas over the next 12 months.
The entrepreneurs get to work with a mentor to define their business purpose, build a growth strategy and a practical action plan. This phase includes product development support.

Key benefits: Product development, business coaching and charting optimal path.

Grow
Incubation Phase

The 5-month Incubation Phase combines in-class learning and online entrepreneurship skills training, mentorship, market readiness, funding readiness and technical assistance.
This phase comprises of bespoke training workshops, individual tasks and monthly mentorship sessions to nurture your food business.

Key Benefits: Access to production and co-working spaces, business mentorship.

Learn
Growth Phase

Businesses that graduate from the Incubation Phase receive continued support through the Growth Phase. The 5-month Growth Phase focuses on scaling the food business operations.
This phase offers market access support through events, tiered funding, masterclasses, networking events and continued mentorship to ensure the business reaches its full potential.

Key Benefits: Investment Readiness, Access to Market, Export Readiness.

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Our Collaborators

Programme Implementers

Property
Point

Our programme implementation partners are a dynamic accelerator empowering property & hospitality entrepreneurs with tools, networks, and opportunities to thrive.

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Market-Accces Partner

Wakanda
Food
Accelarator

Wakanda is an independent business accelerator for foodpreneurs driving disruptive solutions for the future of food in South Africa. They partner with us on access to market.

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Need kitchen space to grow your food business? Rent a workstation at Makers Landing and be part of a welcoming kitchen environment that’s ready for use.

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Incubator Info

FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Makers Landing food hub.

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How can I get involved?
Are you passionate about food, community, or events? Here’s how you can join us: For Food Entrepreneurs:
  • Apply for our Food Incubator Program
  • Apply to be a tenant or flexi-tenant
  • Rent a Shared Kitchen Space
  • Host pop-up dining experiences or cooking workshop
For Event Organisers: Sponsor an Entrepreneur:
  • Support local food talent by sponsoring a participant in our Incubation Program. Contact: aesau@waterfront.co.za


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How does it work?
Makers Landing is a dynamic hub located in a working harbour, blending food innovation with community and commerce. Here's what makes it tick:
  • Shared Kitchen Spaces (Open 24/7): Food entrepreneurs can access fully-equipped kitchens to develop and scale their products.
  • Incubation & Acceleration: At the heart of Makers Landing is our Food Incubator Program a platform designed to support and grow emerging food entrepreneurs. We’ve proudly run 5 successful cohorts and are currently supporting our 6th group of passionate, innovative food business owners. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, our program offers hands-on support, mentorship, access to kitchen infrastructure, and market opportunities. https://www.makerslanding.co.za/incubator/
  • Maker Spaces & Tenants: We host a variety of permanent & semi-permanent tenants: makers, bakers, chefs, and creators who contribute to our vibrant ecosystem.
  • Event & Experience Spaces: Our spaces are available for hire, whether you're planning a pop-up, workshop, private event, or corporate gathering.
  • Access to Market Opportunities: We regularly host curated food events and experiences that offer visibility and selling opportunities for our food entrepreneurs. Email events@makerslanding.co.za for more information on the above


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What is Makers Landing?
Makers Landing, a V&A Waterfront initiative, is the first-of-its-kind in the South African food business incubator, events hub and shared kitchen space.

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What is the Vision?
Makers Landing, a V&A Waterfront initiative, is the first-of-its-kind in the South African food business incubator, events hub and shared kitchen space. Our mission is to create a destination where local food entrepreneurs can access state-of-the-art shared kitchen spaces and equipment, as well as support services, networking and learning opportunities. For food lovers & event enthusiasts, we curate unique culinary experiences and events that showcase the diverse and vibrant food scene in Cape Town and South Africa. Committed to blending sustainability and authenticity with a generous helping of innovation, we are serving up something for everyone’s taste at Makers Landing.

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