Empower Tech Innovation

Fueling Youth Empowerment Through Technology

15+

Startups Incubated

1.5K+

Jobs Created

5K+

Youth Trained

40+

Hackathons Hosted

About Empire Partner Foundation

Empire Partner Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 2016, by a group of young South Africans with the sole purpose of empowering the youth to build a better South Africa and African continent through technology.

Our mission is to drive technology to make a sustainable impact in South Africa and the African continent. We use Technology, the Youth and Entrepreneurs to solve 10 Key Sector Challenges relating to Water, Energy, Transportation, Rural Development, Education, Unemployment, Healthcare, Housing, Agriculture and Safety and Security.

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How Do We Drive Change

Start ups

Starting a business is exciting yet challenging. Entrepreneurs need a solid idea, plan, and must overcome hurdles like funding, market demand, and resources. Networking and resilience are key to success.

Small businesses

Small businesses drive the economy with innovation and personalized services. Despite challenges like funding and competition, they succeed through community support, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic market.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs fuel innovation by solving problems through creativity and strategic planning. Their resilience and adaptability transform challenges into opportunities in a changing landscape.

Youth

Youth drive innovation with fresh perspectives and energy. Empowering them with skills and opportunities fosters global progress, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Empire Partner Foundation Studio (EPF Studio): Empowering change through conversations. Based in Sandton, EPF Studio is an initiative of the Empire Partner Foundation, addressing ten key socio-economic challenges through expert interviews and podcasts.

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Tackling Africa's youth unemployment and critical societal challenges by harnessing tech-driven solutions. Through hackathons and skills gap analysis, it empowers young innovators to develop practical solutions for sectors like education, healthcare, and financial inclusion. The program helps communities and businesses thrive, driving sustainable growth and lasting impact across the continent.

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The Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and Proba Analytics power VSI, helping organizations track and showcase their social and environmental efforts with real-time data, dashboards, and reports, aligning initiatives with global sustainability goals.

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Is our commitment to delivering tech-driven solutions that enhance business efficiency while uplifting communities. We implement cutting-edge technology to solve critical business challenges and promote inclusion in underserved areas. From project conception to execution, we ensure measurable results that create lasting value for businesses and communities alike. EPF’s holistic approach supports innovation, fosters digital inclusion, and drives community development through skills training and sustainable infrastructure. With a proven track record and end-to-end support, EPF is dedicated to transformative impact that benefits both businesses and communities.

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The AI Campus, with 250+ experts across five campuses, fosters social impact through platforms like Proba Analytics, Orcaa.ai, and Workstreams, while empowering learners with tech skills via its Tech Academy.

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Experts

Campuses

Physical Locations

Virtual Campus

How Do We Drive Change

Start ups

Small businesses

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs fuel innovation by solving problems through creativity and strategic planning. Their resilience and adaptability transform challenges into opportunities in a changing landscape.

Youth

Youth drive innovation with fresh perspectives and energy. Empowering them with skills and opportunities fosters global progress, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Beyond The Bottom Line

Empire Partner Foundation Studio (EPF Studio) Empowering change through conversations. The Empire Partner Foundation Studio (EPF Studio) is an initiative by the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF), a Sandton-based non-profit organization. EPF Studio sparks discussions and drives solutions for ten key socio-economic challenges through insightful interviews and podcasts featuring experts from various sectors.

Our Focus Areas: Unemployment, Housing, Transportation, Energy, Education, Healthcare, Rural Development, Water, Agriculture, and Safety & Security.

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Solve for X

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VSI

Developed by the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF), and powered by Proba Analytics is the engine behind the VSI (Visible Social Impact) platform. VSI helps organizations accurately track and showcase their social and environmental efforts. With real-time data, customizable dashboards, and clear reporting, it enables businesses to align their initiatives with global sustainability goals. By using Proba Analytics, organizations can improve accountability, strengthen their reputation, and create lasting, meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

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Is our commitment to delivering tech-driven solutions that enhance business efficiency while uplifting communities. We implement cutting-edge technology to solve critical business challenges and promote inclusion in underserved areas. From project conception to execution, we ensure measurable results that create lasting value for businesses and communities alike. EPF's holistic approach supports innovation, fosters digital inclusion, and drives community development through skills training and sustainable infrastructure. With a proven track record and end-to-end support, EPF is dedicated to transformative impact that benefits both businesses and communities.

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Artificial Intelligence Campus

The Innovation Campus, driven by the mission to create social impact, is home to groundbreaking systems such as Proba Analytics Systems, a data aggregation platform focused on connecting, analyzing and visualizing data; Orcaa.ai, an AI-driven learning and development solution; The Last Mile Company, a stakeholder behavioural system; and Workstreams, all-in-one digital reporting and community engagement platform designed to elevate transparency and foster trust. With a team of over 250 experts across four physical and one virtual campus, the Innovation Campus bridges knowledge and real-world application through its Tech Academy, empowering learners with vital tech skills.

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