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Unisa set to launch progressive entrepreneur incubator - Inhlanyelo Hub
Unisa is all set to unveil the Inhlanyelo Hub NPC in a significant step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As the countdown begins, the event is poised to become a nucleus for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday 16 November 2023.
The event promises a stellar lineup of industry leaders, partners and thought influencers. Attendees can look forward to forging valuable connections with fellow entrepreneurs. Keynote speakers include Dr Nakia Melecio, Director: Center for MedTech Excellence, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, and Dr Somadoda Fikeni, Commissioner: Public Service Commission.
Prof Raphael Mpofu
Commenting on the preparations, Prof Raphael Mpofu, Interim CEO at Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, said the Inhlanyelo Hub's journey celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship and collective efforts in shaping futures. "As we raise awareness and understanding, let us pledge to join hands in building a legacy of economic development, creating opportunities, and fostering a community that thrives for the next 150 years and beyond," Mpofu said.
About the Inhlanyelo Hub
The Inhlanyelo Hub is a subsidiary of Unisa with its head office in Mucklenuek, in Tshwane (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province in South Africa. Its mission is to encourage, grow and support entrepreneurship and self-employment among Unisa students, academics, staff and alumni by leveraging the Unisa ecosystem to connect them to business support, market opportunities and funding. Additionally, it aims to serve as a cornerstone of innovation, sparking entrepreneurial development and incubation initiatives while providing crucial support to the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation's mission in facilitating student and staff patents and research ideas. Furthermore, the Hub acts as a vital contributor to Unisa's catalytic niche areas by cultivating innovative concepts from its incubatees.
For more information, visit the Inhlanyelo Hub website.
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Publish date: 2023/11/07
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