October 27 2025 22:55
Ten South African entrepreneurs developing green solutions have been selected to join the
second Green Seeds Competition, a national accelerator designed to drive sustainability and inclusive
growth in the property and built environment sectors.
The new cohort was officially inducted during a launch event held in Waterfall City, marking the start of their 12-month journey of mentorship, pilot opportunities, and business development.
Hosted by business accelerator Property Point in partnership with Attacq, the JSE-listed real
estate investment trust, the programme supports black-owned small businesses with commercially
viable solutions to environmental and operational challenges. Over the next 12 months, participants will
receive mentorship, design-thinking support, and access to pilot opportunities within Attacq’s property
portfolio.
As environmental pressures and sustainability imperatives continue to shape the future of business, the Green Seeds Competition aims to build a pipeline of investable, black owned green enterprises, that demonstrate how innovation can drive both transformation and change.
Among those selected are:
- House Harvest (Makhanda, Eastern Cape) – Innovating sustainable farming through solar-
powered aquaponics and eco-friendly waste management. - ATOK Aluminium Solutions (Polokwane, Limpopo) – Specialists in sustainable
aluminium products. - A1 ICT Trading (Mbombela, Mpumalanga) – Delivering ICT and telecom solutions that
drive smart business operations. - IC AGRI PLASTIC (Rustenburg, North-West) – Producing durable agricultural materials
from recycled plastics and tyres. - Letlotlo (Rustenburg, North-West) – Developing sustainable business innovations that
serve local communities. - GreenX (Stellenbosch, Western Cape) – Advancing clean-tech and sustainable enterprise
development
LEEP Solutions (Cape Town, Western Cape) – Offering advanced environmental and energy
efficiency solutions. - Joburg Ash (Johannesburg, Gauteng) – Transforming industrial waste into sustainable
building materials. - Greener Pastures (Benoni, Gauteng) – Driving sustainable agriculture and livestock
management. - OPS360 (Alberton, Gauteng) – Delivering advanced property and operational management
technologies.
Property Point Founder Shawn Theunissen said the Green Seeds initiative was about transforming potential into performance by giving small businesses access to the markets, mentorship, and networks they need to thrive. The programme, he explained combines technical business development with pilot access, allowing entrepreneurs to test and refine their models in real-world commercial environments.
Attacq’s CEO Jackie van Niekerk said the initiative reflected the company’s long-term commitment to
sustainability and innovation within the property sector.
“At Attacq, sustainability is part of our business strategy and values,” she said. “Through this partnership, we’re investing in innovators who are helping shape the property sector’s future. When corporates open doors for entrepreneurs, transformation becomes real,” she said.
The first Green Seeds cohort, launched in 2024, already showed tangible results. It’s winner, Ingqwele
Consulting, developed an energy management system projected to save Attacq R1.25m each year, through behavioural and data-driven energy efficiency. Participants in the 2025 programme will undergo a structured 12-month journey that includes baseline business assessments, design thinking workshops, and mentorship from industry experts.
They will also plan and complete pilot projects across Attacq properties before presenting their refined, market-ready innovations at a Final Showcase in July 2026.
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