12/05/2026
▶️ The EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 is a national platform designed to identify, recognise, and showcase the top student entrepreneurs across South Africa’s 26 public universities.
Aligned with the 2026 theme, Entrepreneurship in Action, the competition supports students in transforming innovative ideas and academic research into viable, scalable businesses that create real social and economic impact.
From tackling challenges such as climate change and inequality to building sustainable ventures, this platform is about turning ideas into action.
📢 Who can enter?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students (full-time or part-time) from all 26 public universities.
Categories include:
✔ Existing Business – Tech
✔ Existing Business – Social Impact
✔ Existing Business – General
✔ Commercialisation of Academic Research
✔ Innovative Industries
📚 Participants gain access to:
• National exposure
• Mentorship and industry networks
• Funding opportunities
• Skills development and recognition
If you are building something that matters, this is your platform.
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