Ecosystem Enabler

Building Purpose-Driven Solutions.

We support bold ideas and early-stage founders to turn them into scalable, sustainable ventures addressing real-world challenges across Africa and Asia.

Our Approach View Portfolio
2020
Established
80+
Founders Guided
10+
Ventures Supported
Global
Reach

About Us

Social Impact Africa is an ecosystem enabler committed to supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs building solutions for real-world challenges across Africa and Asia.

We work at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact—helping early-stage founders transform ideas into scalable, sustainable ventures.

Our Story

Since 2020, we have been building and strengthening the social innovation ecosystem. What began as a response to visible gaps has evolved into a platform that brings together mentorship, networks, and strategic guidance across global markets.

Changemakers from Mamelodi, South Africa

The People Behind the Vision

A collective of experts working across Africa, Asia, and globally.

Radhika Mia, PhD

Radhika Mia, PhD

Founder & CEO

She is an ecosystem enabler working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, circular design, and human-centered design, with experience across India, Europe, and Africa. She supports founders in turning unclear ideas into grounded, actionable ventures.

She was part of the early team at CIIE (now IIMA Ventures) and founded Social Impact Africa in 2020, guiding 60+ startups and collaborating with institutions including the University of Johannesburg, IITs, MS University of Baroda, Navrachana University, and the University of Kashmir.

Virah Shah

Viral Shah

Director of Strategy and Operations

He is a Chartered Accountant and Director at Social Impact Africa, working closely with startups as both a financial mentor and hands-on partner to build sustainable, growth-oriented businesses.

He brings experience from PwC, grounding his work in financial discipline, compliance, and structured advisory. He is also a Financial Mentor at Navrachana Innovation Foundation, supporting early-stage innovators in building practical, scalable, and resilient financial models.

Jeremy Fritzhand

Jeremy Fritzhand

Advisor at Social Impact Africa

Jeremy Fritzhand is CEO at VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University, and Advisor at Social Impact Africa, with over 15 years of experience building startup ecosystems across incubation, founder support, social enterprise, and cross-sector collaboration.

His work spans entrepreneurial acceleration, university innovation, cultural preservation, and international trade—focused on building systems that help founders, institutions, and communities move from idea to durable outcomes. He believes ecosystems do not emerge on their own; they must be intentionally built through strong programs, relationships, partnerships, and operating structures.

Our Associates

Jesse Naidoo and Tammy Greyling
Jesse Naidoo & Tammy Greyling

Co-Founders of Clothes to Good

They are the founders of Clothes to Good, a South African social enterprise that transforms textile waste into opportunities for people and the planet.

Their work focuses on recycling and upcycling clothing to create jobs, support micro-enterprises, and empower people with disabilities and vulnerable communities, partnering with organizations such as Levi’s and H&M. Together, they have built an inclusive, circular ecosystem where waste becomes a tool for social impact, bridging environmental sustainability with poverty alleviation.

Kumbukani Phiri
Kumbukani Phiri

Associate - Malawi & Zimbabwe

He is the Founder of Transformation Africa and an Associate with us in Malawi and Zimbabwe, focusing on youth empowerment and leadership development across NGOs and community organisations.

In partnership with World Education Bantwana Incorporated, he co-developed the Youth Work Readiness Program, which supports young people from vulnerable communities with employability skills. His work is rooted in building locally grounded leadership models from an African perspective.

Strategic Partners

University of
Johannesburg
Barloworld CAT
SIX
Box Commerce

Impact Showcase

A curated look at the ventures we have supported across global sectors.

Social Impact Summit 2023

Social Impact Summit 2023

Landmark Gatherings

Explore pathways for building impactful, scalable ventures across emerging markets in Africa and Asia.

Social Innovation Social Impact Changemakers

Portfolio Companies

Showcasing early-stage ventures addressing humanity's most pressing challenges.