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JSE Announces 12 South African SMEs Selected for 2026 Accelerator Programme

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange announced the 12 small and medium enterprises selected for the 2026 cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme. The eight-month programme, delivered in collaboration with the UK–South Africa Tech Hub, focuses on equipping tech-focused South African SMEs with tools to scale sustainably, access new markets, and improve investment readiness. The announcement marks the programme's fifth year, following Cohort 4 participants who achieved average revenue growth of 17% and headcount growth of 16% within nine months.