UWC Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Congratulations to our Top 10 students who have progressed in the EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge 2026 UWC Internal Rounds.

Your innovative thinking and commitment have set you apart. We wish you every success in the next round! 👏

Last week we celebrated the Fellows Leadership & Mentoring Program Certificate Handover, recognizing a remarkable group of graduates who have demonstrated commitment, growth, and resilience throughout their leadership journey.

Congratulations to each graduate on this well-deserved achievement. Your dedication to learning, personal development, and leadership has been inspiring.

As you take the next step in your journey, may you continue to lead with integrity, purpose, and confidence while making a meaningful impact in your communities and beyond.

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Congratulations to Enactus University of the Western Cape on being named second place at the Enactus National Exposition 2026! Your dedication, innovation, and impact continue to make us proud. Well done to the entire team! 👏

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UWC takes silver at Enactus South African nationals A UWC Enactus team won second place at the 2026 Enactus South Africa Nationals with kitchen appliance rental system addressing student needs.

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🚨 Calling All Small Businesses! 🚨

The UWC Trading Incubator is looking for 5 new businesses to join our vibrant entrepreneurial community!

Are you ready to grow your business in a supportive, high-visibility trading environment? This is your opportunity to become part of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

✨ What we offer:
✅ Affordable monthly rental
✅ Individual trading spaces measuring 8–10 square metres
✅ Business development support and networking opportunities
✅ A platform to grow your brand and customer base

We're looking for businesses that:
✔️ Are South African Black-owned
✔️ Have a proven record of continued sales
✔️ Have been in operation for 18 months or longer
✔️ Offer ready-to-sell products (finished goods)
✔️ Are committed to growing their brand and expanding their market reach

Please ensure you have the following:
📄 CIPC Registration
📄 BBBEE Certificate
📄 SARS Tax Clearance

🕗 Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: UWC Trading Incubator : 4 Strand Street, Sanlamhof, Bellville

📢 Think your business has what it takes? Express your interest today!

🔗 Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AXY5GDQFoVAPYQw6

Join a community that's committed to empowering entrepreneurs and building futures.

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🚨 Calling All Small Businesses! 🚨

The UWC Trading Incubator is looking for 5 new businesses to join our vibrant entrepreneurial community!

Are you ready to grow your business in a supportive, high-visibility trading environment? This is your opportunity to become part of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

✨ What we offer:

✅ Affordable monthly rental
✅ Individual trading spaces measuring 8–10 square metres
✅ Business development support and networking opportunities
✅ A platform to grow your brand and customer base

We're looking for businesses that:

✔️ Are South African Black-owned
✔️ Have a proven record of continued sales
✔️ Have been in operation for 18 months or longer
✔️ Offer ready-to-sell products (finished goods)
✔️ Are committed to growing their brand and expanding their market reach

Please ensure you have the following:

📄 CIPC Registration
📄 BBBEE Certificate
📄 SARS Tax Clearance

🕗 Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 16:30

📍 Location: UWC Trading Incubator : 4 Strand Street, Sanlamhof, Bellville

📢 Think your business has what it takes? Express your interest today!

🔗 Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AXY5GDQFoVAPYQw6

Join a community that's committed to empowering entrepreneurs and building futures.

SMME Day Alert 📍Parow

23 June 2026 | 09:00-15:00 | Parow Minor Hall

SARS is helping small businesses with:
• Turnover Tax & incentives
• VDP applications
• eFiling & MobiApp training
• Tax compliance checks

Support 22-26 June.

Small business = Big impact. Let’s get compliant and grow.

We, as the CEI, were very excited to host the Mastercard Foundation Scholars as part of our Dragons' Den initiative under the Wrap-Around Support Programme.

It was a meaningful opportunity to connect, engage, and continue fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking among young changemakers.

CEI had the privilege of hosting the Durham University Delegation for an observational and strategic engagement visit focused on student development ecosystems and entrepreneurship innovation.✨

The engagement provided an opportunity to showcase UWC’s holistic student support ecosystem, entrepreneurship programmes, innovation spaces and student leadership initiatives through meaningful discussions and collaborative exchange.

Thank you to the delegation for visiting the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as we continue building impactful global partnerships that empower student innovation and enterprise development✨💙