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The UWC Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation was established in 2013 to consolidate, co-ordinate and synergise entrepreneurship.

The Centre for Entrepreneurship aims to consolidate, co-ordinate and synergise entrepreneurship activities at UWC in order to:

* Highlight the successes of UWC more prominently with respect to current and future entrepreneurship-related activities.

* Fulfil a co-ordinating role for the current and new entrepreneurship-related activities at UWC and external stakeholders, and seek to develop and l

everage synergies among these activities.

* Fundraise and develop a long-term sustainable financial model for the Centre by developing projects in entrepreneurship for staff, students and external stakeholders.

* Develop an academic program in entrepreneurship that identi¬es with the needs of South Africa and that develops unique course and teaching material for the projects offered by the Centre, as well as for mainstream UWC programmes in entrepreneurship.

* Build a research program in Entrepreneurship relevant to the needs of South Africa and that can drive relevant policy development. Collaborate with national and international partners active in the area of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship development. Provide the environment with a fellowship of support to new and existing entrepreneurs.

* Provide incubation development and support for small to medium enterprises in the spirit of entrepreneurship that will contribute to the development of the African economy and create and maintain jobs.

18/06/2026

11/06/2026

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.

04/06/2026

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.

29/05/2026

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✨💙

27/05/2026

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 💡

26/05/2026

Futurepreneurs Internship Programme Update📢

18/05/2026

CEI Youth ambassadors enagaing with CEO of WRSETA

29/04/2026

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!

09/04/2026

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

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

08/04/2026

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!

Address

Bellville
7535

Telephone

+27219599549

Website

http://entrepreneurship.uwc.ac.za/

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