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CALLING ALL ASPIRING STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS!

ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA INTO A THRIVING BUSINESS?

Our university has partnered with the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to launch a groundbreaking Entrepreneurship Mentorship-in-Residence programme to empower entrepreneurs like you.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Expert Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance from experienced professionals in technology transfer, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Prototype to Market: Accelerate your journey from Minimum Viable Product to commercialization.

Vibrant Ecosystem: Connect with a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.

Access to investors/funders: Pitch your business to potential investors/funders.

Focus on Inclusion: We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and a Minimum Viable Product

Individuals from historically marginalized communities

Aspiring business owners seeking expert mentorship and support to scale their business

Students with research products that show commercialisation potential

We are committed to fostering diversity in entrepreneurship and strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS INTO REALITY - APPLY NOW!

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/GWc32gCu4LyTS5uW8 (Applications close 24 January 2025)

OUR ON-SITE EVB MANAGER IS:

Prof Michael Twum-Darko (darkom@cput.ac.za) / Jacqueline Searle (SCHEEPERSJ@cput.ac.za)

Empowering Entrepreneurs, Building the Future! Supported by the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) fund (UK International Development)

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