The safe cities agenda impacts the lives of more than 4 billion people living in urban areas around the world.

In the case of South Africa, the crime crisis drains R700 billion a year, which is about 10% of GDP, with metropolitan areas accounting for over half of violent offenses. Haq Investment Holdings, associated with Unica, one of South Africa’s leading industrial enterprises, is launching a security company to address this issue through advanced technology, innovative business models, and community-driven solutions. This challenge seeks breakthrough ideas across four focus areas to build the venture’s core. If selected, you could join the founding team, serve as a technical advisor, or form a strategic partnership, sharing in growth and impact. South Africa’s private security sector is valued at R50 billion, serving a population of 60 million residents. Help us make safety accessible, effective, and sustainable by co-creating solutions that turn security from a privilege into a right.