SU LaunchLab is the business incubator of Stellenbosch University and an initiative of @InnovUS_TTO. We transform seemingly impossible into world-shaping.
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NAVU Mobility’s Amo Shale builds a prosthetic knee 10x cheaper than imports. Mobility shouldn’t be a privilege.
Listen via @SULaunchLab channels:
YouTube: youtu.be/cSp0Vf9o4JA?si=Dpkp…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6sg…
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
#MedTech #AfricanInnovation
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Stellenbosch University LaunchLab retweeted
Turn WhatsApp into a business growth engine. Join @StellenboschNet , @StellMun & @SULaunchLab on 18 June 2026 for a hands-on workshop with Brendan Pretorius. 16:30 arrival. Secure your spot👇
airtable.com/appo3Hs19zfZdqn…
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Last night with @StellenboschN we hosted #FailNight. Honest talks on failure’s messy reality. Henk & Craig lost businesses but never stopped.
#SULaunchLab #FailForward
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Our host, Brandon Paschal is back with another episode of the LaunchPod with Amo Shale, Founder of NAVU (brought to you by @SULaunchLab with @StellenboschN & supported by @StellMun).
Full episode live by the end of the week!
#TheLaunchPod #FounderStoy #InclusiveInnovation
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Fail Night returns to LaunchLab on 28 May 2026 and we're talking about the ventures that didn't make it, the lessons that did, and why that matters more than any success story you'll hear this year. Register now → ticketbee.co.za/events/18576… #FailNight #StellenboschEntrepreneurs
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𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄!
The #CapeAgritechConnect event is officially underway and you don’t want to miss out!
We’re talking real innovations with real traction, real connections, and real pathways to market.
On a high note, Agritech Innovation Challenge winner to be announced soon!
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𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 2 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨!
This Thursday, the energy returns to Nooitgedacht, Stellenbosch for #AgriTechConnect2026 and trust us, you don’t want to miss it. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬! ticketbee.co.za/events/15926…
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Yesterday, @MtsiThabani delivered 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 on 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.
The event brought together students, founders, team leads and colleagues across different industries to tackle the #1 fear most of us share: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞.
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Stellenbosch University LaunchLab retweeted
Congratulations to Reidar by Juwan Dippenaar for securing the Top 4 spot on the Agritech Innovation Challenge!
Join us and watch their final pitch at the upcoming #CapeAgritechConnect on 16 April 2026.
Register today: ticketbee.co.za/events/15926…
#AgriTech #CommodityTrading
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Public speaking isn't just for pitches, it's for connecting with colleagues and leading teams. Join @LaunchLab to overcome your fear. 9 April 2026 from 16:30–19:00. RSVP: airtable.com/appo3Hs19zfZdqn…
#PublicSpeaking #WorkplaceConfidence
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SU LaunchLab is proud to celebrate Amohetsoe Shale, founder of NAVU Mobility, for winning the Hult Prize South Africa National Finals.
NAVU Mobility will now advance to the incubator round, representing South Africa against 133 countries.
#NAVUMobility #HultPrize
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Stellenbosch University LaunchLab retweeted
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/1F…
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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
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Stellenbosch University LaunchLab retweeted
“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/do…
#EntrepreneurOfTheMonth #Innovation #Biotech #YouthInBusiness #stellenboschentrepreneur #madeinstellenbosch
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Day 1 of #SWEATAfrica2026 wrapped! 🚀
VC insights, deeptech pitches, reverse VC sessions & student engagement.
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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
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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/appXEB66YDqPk37…
#LaunchLab #Agritech #EntrepreneurshipSupport
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BioTech & HardTech founders 🚀Pitch at SWEAT Africa and win R100k cash. Entries close 11 Feb 2026
Apply now 👉 sweat.africa/r100000-cash-pr…
@SweatAfrica
#SWEATAfrica #StartupFunding #Innovation
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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.
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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/appXEB66YDqPk37…
#CountdownProgramme #AgriTech
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