UWC Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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✨💙

First session done and dusted!

We officially kicked off the Unemployed Youth Entrepreneurship Programme at UWC CEI 🎉

It was great to see young people coming together, engaging, sharing ideas, and taking the first step towards building their entrepreneurial journeys. We are excited for what’s ahead over the next few weeks 💡

Futurepreneurs Internship Programme Update📢

Calling All Contractors in the Western Cape!

Are you ready to grow your construction business and strengthen your ability to deliver successful projects?

The UWC Contractors Development Programme, funded by MBA Western Cape, is designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge to build a sustainable and competitive business in the construction industry.

📅 Programme Duration: May – September 2026
🕘 Format: Part-time, face-to-face sessions (Saturdays)

What you’ll gain:
• Project Management
• BIBC Compliance
• Pricing & Claims
• HR & Legalities
• Finance
• Tendering & Access to New Markets
• Health & Safety

Who should apply?
Contractors in the construction industry looking to strengthen operations and improve project delivery.

Click the link below to express your interest:
https://forms.gle/PiTxXhavR4UPKqj66

For enquiries, email: [email protected]/[email protected].

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Our third Pitch Masters session facilitated by Productivity SA. 🇿🇦🤩💙

Productivity SA supports businesses in improving efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.

And that’s a wrap for Fellows Leadership and Mentoring Programme 2025/26! 🌟

What an incredible journey! Thank you to all our participants for your energy, commitment, and engagement throughout the programme. It has been inspiring to witness your growth, collaboration, and dedication.

Wishing you all continued success as you take these learnings forward!