Empowering the builders of a better tomorrow
Whether the aim is to build their own business, formulate a purpose-driven life, or just think of solving big problems differently, we help SU students to learn new skills and adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to realize their vision for a better future.
Impactful events and experiential workshops designed to teach university students skills to amplify their influence and make them stand out from the rest!
Featuring storytelling and pitching, engagements with awesome entrepreneurs, bootstrapping, design thinking, scenario planning and trend spotting.
EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity
The EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity is a national competition between 26 universities in South Africa which is sponsored by Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the SAB Foundation.
Student entrepreneurs from each university get the opportunity to travel and meet interesting people, develop their entrepreneurial skills, win the R 100 000 grand prize and be crowned Student Entrepreneur of the Year by entering their existing business or business idea for the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity!
Read more and sign up on EDHE's site here.
Check out some videos by students who represented Stellenbosch University at the 2022 Western Cape Final below!
Wihan Joubert of Drip Markets
Wihan Joubert of Drip Markets
Takunda Gwanzura of Ecolife
Lunga Hamilton Momoza of Basket
Lesedi Monnanyane of Sky-High Kaila
Kelebogile Merabe of The Recycle Hubb
Jeanne Hugo of Sista Sista
Dewald Pieterse of Waterboer
Arnold Hattingh of Stellenbooks & Djol
Our Res Nova program helps student businesses gain the proper foundations for growth through curriculum, cohort sessions and 1:1 business building support.
The 5-week program focuses on business building techniques, sales, fundraising and pitching and offers 1:1 time with our team.
Businesses may gain access of up to $20,000 of investment at the discretion of SU LaunchLab!
Our DS&E Bootcamp provides a foundational knowledge in cutting edge data science topics such as big data, AI and machine learning, accompanied by a heavy dose of design thinking, lean startup and entrepreneurial development techniques. Participants who complete the bootcamp will all be considered for internships at tech firms.
Looking for an easy way to get involved?
See our Community page to sign up for Office Hours, Experiential Workshops, or upcoming Community Events.