Our success is rooted in a quadruple helix approach. By bridging the gap between industry, government, and local communities, we empower our students to solve real-world socio-economic challenges. Realising this vision requires the collective strength of our partners. .
We invite the public and private sectors, impact investors, philanthropists and visionary entrepreneurs to join us in shaping an Africa where universities are engines of enterprise and innovation. Together, we can accelerate, unlock youth potential, and build businesses aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the strategic priorities of our university. Your support is required to advance this strategic priority.
By donating to the Chancellor’s Entrepreneurship Fund, you help student entrepreneurs upscale their enterprises. The funds are directed towards businesses focusing on innovation, technology, green energy, environmental sustainability.
Your contribution is a commitment to transformation, investment in African innovation and a pledge to power possibility.
Donations so far
2,000,000
0 out of 5000000
Target = R5m
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Donation Category |
Actual Donated to date |
Campaign target |
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Student Entrepreneurs
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R2 million
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R4.5 million |
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Training Programs
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R0
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R0.5 million |
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TOTAL |
R2 million
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R5 million |
Student Entrepreneurs
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The success of an enterprise lies on both financial and non-financial support. This impacts the upscaling, commercialisation, product testing, and innovation. The financial support enables market access and remarkable reduces the risks of failure.
By donating towards student entrepreneurs housed at the Mandela University Africa Hub you contribute to entrepreneurial success, reducing unemployment through job creation, MSMEs growth and sustainability, and to the socio-economic growth of rural and township businesses.
Training Program
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Beyond offering financial support to student entrepreneurs, it is essential to train entrepreneurs to establish, maintain, sustain and upscale their business beyond the Hub’s support. Through training programs including the Incubation Program and Accelerator Program the Hub community can access training and mentorship from experts across fields including finance, management, operations, marketing, and administration.
By donating to the training programs your support ensures that the entrepreneurs are equipped to satisfy their business objectives, advance the Mandela University’s entrepreneurial objectives, and national objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How will my donation be used?
Every rand is allocated according to your chosen fund, with full transparency.
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Can I set up a recurring donation?
Yes! Monthly gifts ensure sustainable support.
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Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all contributions are tax-deductible. A receipt will be provided.
Need Assistance?
📩 Email: cferi@mandela.ac.za
📞 Call: (+27) 41 504 3718
📍 Office: Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator,
K Projects Building North Campus,Summerstrand, Gqeberha