Stellenbosch University LaunchLab

Applications Closing TOMORROW, 10 March 2026! | Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneurial Mentorship Programme 2026 In partnership with @StellMun join our 8-month programme pairing driven founders with seasoned business mentors via structured matchmaking. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Last night we hosted the Hult Prize SA Campus Round🚀 Six ambitious student teams pitched their ventures, each tackling real and pressing challenges with bold, innovative solutions. Congratulations to our Top 3 teams: 🚀 NAVU Mobility 🌍 ReSurfify 🛡️ SafeGuard Technologies

“Do not innovate in isolation, co-create, test early and solve real problems.” Read Dominique’s story in our Entrepreneur of the Month feature: stellenboschnetwork.co.za/dominique-roch… #EntrepreneurOfTheMonth #Innovation #Biotech #YouthInBusiness #stellenboschentrepreneur #madeinstellenbosch

Day 1 of #SWEATAfrica2026 wrapped! 🚀 VC insights, deeptech pitches, reverse VC sessions & student engagement.

The wait is almost over! @SweatAfrica 2026 kicks off in just minutes and we are ready for two powerful days of innovation, connection and ideas from today and tomorrow, 14 February 2026. Here’s to meaningful conversations and game-changing breakthroughs. #SWEATAfrica

OPEN applications: #AgriTech Countdown Programme 🌱 5 weeks. 10 sessions. Demo Day. Starting 24 Feb 2026. Only 8 spots available. Closing 20 February. To apply, scan the QR code or visit: airtable.com/appXEB66YDqPk3… #LaunchLab #Agritech #EntrepreneurshipSupport

BioTech & HardTech founders 🚀Pitch at SWEAT Africa and win R100k cash. Entries close 11 Feb 2026 Apply now 👉 sweat.africa/r100000-cash-p… @SweatAfrica #SWEATAfrica #StartupFunding #Innovation

Innovation, insight, and investment in one room. Founders and angels met at SU LaunchLab with Tanga Angels to unpack early-stage investing, university innovation, and building high-impact African startups together.

Our Countdown programme is back — and this round is focused on agritech innovations. The 6-week incubation programme helps startup teams determine whether their idea is feasible, desirable and worth building. Signup now: airtable.com/appXEB66YDqPk3… #CountdownProgramme #AgriTech

The @hultprize South Africa Nationals are back! SU students must register by 15 Feb. Join top student entrepreneurs this March in Cape Town. Questions? Contact Nadine Price at nadinep@sun.ac.za. hultprize.org/register #HultPrizeSA #StudentEntrepreneurs #AfricanInnovation

Tickets are now available for #SWEATAfrica Tech Event 2026 🚀 Join various start-up founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa for two days of connection, pitching, and collaboration. Stellenbosch |13–14 February 2026 Get your ticket: quicket.co.za/events/352475-…

Kickstart 2026 with the Stellenbosch Business Speed Networking on 29 Jan 2026. Connections, collaborations, clients. Limited spots. Book now: quicket.co.za/events/348466-… at @SULaunchLab with @StellenboschN @theOpenLetterZA and Workshack. #BusinessNetworking #Entrepreneurship

Kickstart 2026 with momentum at Stellenbosch Network’s Business Speed Networking on 29 Jan 2026. Connections, collaborations, clients. Limited spots. Book now: quicket.co.za/events/348466-… at @SULaunchLab with @theOpenLetterZA and Workshack. #BusinessNetworking #Entrepreneurship

We recently hosted international science journalists at @SULaunchLab after #WCSJ2025. Inspiring tours, founder pitches & insights into SU’s innovation ecosystem. Thanks to our spin-outs for showcasing world-changing science! Hashtags: #Innovation #ScienceJournalism #DeepTech

#SULaunchLab hosted the #AfricanSTARSFellows Pitch Day with CERI, showcasing innovations in prenatal health, diabetic ulcers, vaccines, male contraception, kelp bioactives & cervical cancer. @ceri_news #InnovationAfrica

SU LaunchLab was recognised for the Runner-Up of the EDHE Champion Award! Grateful to our founders, partners, and SU community driving student innovation and real-world impact. #EDHE #SULaunchLab

@StellenboschUni took the spotlight at the EDHE Intervarsity & EDHE/ABSA Innovation Challenge! Our student founders delivered standout innovations and brought home top honours across categories. Proud of this calibre! #EDHE #SULaunchLab

It’s a wrap at the 2025 EDHE/ABSA Innovation Challenge! Our SU LaunchLab studentpreneurs: Amohetsoe Shale (NAVU), Chris Joseph A. (EV-Fleet-Sim), Andre Valkenburg (ReSurfify)—impressed with their innovation and dedication. Winners will be announced tonight!

Today’s the day! 🚀 The #EDHEABSAInnovationChallenge2025 Finals are live! Join us and cheer on studentpreneurs Amohetsoe, Chris, and Andre as they pitch game-changing solutions. Join Zoom Meeting zoom.us/j/92878592793 Meeting ID: 928 7859 2793 Passcode: 039865

Today is the day! Join us in supporting Amohetsoe Shale, founder of NAVU at #EDHEIntervarsity finals today. Join live broadcast zoom.us/j/95054406332 Meeting ID: 950 5440 6332 Passcode: 190268 Her progress has been impressive, and we look forward to seeing her shine!