UCT Financial Innovation Hub

The Hub operates at the intersection of research, education, community building, and innovation, translating academic research into practical fintech applications that promote financial inclusion and support MSME development across South Africa.

Today, I will visit the UCT Financial Innovation Hub (FinHub), a research unit within the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town. #DSBDatWork

Startup pitches. Open Finance dialogue. Tour of the Hub. Minister @Stellarated experienced firsthand how the Hub is contributing to skills development and to the growth of entrepreneurship across South Africa🇿🇦 #Fintech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FinHub

What does it take to build a pre-incubator that turns student ideas into fintech ventures? Programme leads, SiJia & Anda, sit down to discuss the vision behind GenesisBloc, what they look for in founders, and why this work matters 🎥 #GenesisBloc #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

If you're a student wondering what's possible after the MPhil, look at Shaun. Two years ago, he was sitting in on seminars. Now he's building something that matters. #FinTech #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #ChooseUCT #FinHub

1/ The investment banking world is outdated – and ready for disruption. 2/ Funding in SA is far behind markets like London. 3/ Entrepreneurs drive economic growth. 5/ AI is changing everything.

Last week we wrapped an incredible prac seminar with Shaun Brick from summit.deals – a UCT MPhil FinTech grad now building "the Gen-Z of investment banking." Key lessons from 1,000+ founder conversations: 🧵 Thread:

Meet Una Mjo—Product & Innovation Lead at Moje Creative Group and GenesisBloc mentor. She helps founders build human-centred products. 🎥 Watch the video below 👇 Apply by 6 Mar: genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

⏰ Deadline extended. GenesisBloc Cohort 3.0 applications now close 6 March 2026. Extra time to perfect your FinTech idea. Don't wait. Apply 👇 genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

From hackathon champions to co-founding teams. From solo dreamers to funded founders. These are the innovators from GenesisBloc Cohort 2.0. Your story starts here 👇 genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

⏳ 10 days to apply for GenesisBloc ✅ Woskhops ✅ Expert mentors ✅ 9-month launchpad Deadline: 27 Feb Apply here ⬇️ genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

It’s Welcome Festival day! 🎉 Stop by the FinHub stall to learn how you can launch your startup, study FinTech, or join our next hackathon. We’ve got swag, info, and good vibes waiting for you 😎 See you there! #UCTFirstYearOrientation2026 #ChooseUCT #FinHub

🎉 Welcome to UCT, 2026! Looking to get into FinTech, startups, or innovation? Come find the Hub at the #UCTWelcomeFestival. We’ll tell you all about GenesisBloc, hackathons, the MPhil in FinTech, and more. See you there! 👋 #UCTFirstYearOrientation2026 #FinHub

No equity taken. Just support. Apply now ⬇️ genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #TheCortexHub #FinHub

We help you validate, build, and pitch—even if you're starting with just a concept. Batch_03: Mar–Dec 2026 Deadline: 27 Feb

Got a FinTech idea but missing traction or an MVP? GenesisBloc Launchpad is for you.

The future of African FinTech just got brighter ✨ Thrilled to welcome our 2026 MPhil in FinTech cohort — a diverse group of thinkers, researchers, and innovators ready to lead the change! #ChooseUCT #FinTech #Innovation #FinHub

7 startups. 1 proven pipeline. Meet the 2nd GenesisBloc cohort—BrownFS, CaseCleared, iDini + more—backed by @Ripple's UBRI. Now accepting apps for Cohort 3 + expanding to the EC Ready to build? genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #Innovation #Startups #Fintech #FinHub

We won recognition for advancing financial inclusion and now we're looking for the next student founders to join GenesisBloc Cohort 3.0. Turn your idea into a real startup. Applications open now 👇 🔗 genesisbloc.africa #GenesisBloc #FinTech #Innovation #Startup #FinHub

As we step into 2026, we’re reflecting on the moments that defined our community last year. One of our favourites? Hearing how our network opens doors. What was your favourite FinHub moment from 2025? Share in the comments! #FinTech #Community #Education #FinHub