United States - South Africa Virtual Incubator

Program (USSAVI)
“Creating high impact ventures for Africa”

Do you have a business idea that could create a social impact?

Do you want to stop thinking and start doing?
Then this program is for you!
Apply here: https://bit.ly/USSAVI2024

Who is it for: any registered student from a participating university*

Apply with your
The United States - South Africa Virtual Incubator Program Modus operandi: an online, team-based incubator program where students design business idea
February 2024 through to August 2023 and develop a social impact business venture - while you get taught the right way to Close: 10/02/24
https://USSAVI.ORG launch a business. You will work at your own pace within each week. Regular group
sessions will also be held for networking, guest speakers and peer-to-peer
presentations.
What are the benefits for participants? Mini incubator:
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● Learn the scientific way to start a business FAQ link idea

● Develop an entrepreneurial mindset development
● Open new options to design your own destiny Anticipated time required: 4 - 6 hours per week (we pause for exams and holidays) 13/02 to 15/03
● Make yourself more employable in the job market Language: English.
● All who complete the course obtain a certificate Cost to participant: free (funded by US Embassy in SA)
● Networking and working with US mentors Organiser contact: clint.davies@mashauri.org
Prizes for winning teams Teams & ideas
● iconradie@cut.ac.za OR kkareli@cut.ac.za
● Make your impact on the world selected
. * University of Venda, Durban University of Technology, University of the Western Cape, 06/05/24
Oh, and by the way, it is great fun as well! University of Pretoria, Nelson Mandela University, University of Fort Hare

The program will run from 13 February 2024 and applications are open
now and close on 13/02/24:
Main incubator
Apply here: https://bit.ly/USSAVI2024 09/05 to 16/08
Frequently Asked Question document: FAQ Link
To the University
● There are two places to add your logo entitled “”Your University Logo”
○ Add your logo and remove the placeholder
● There is a place to add the email address of the contact person at your university
(highlighted in blue)
○ Add in the emaill address (or delete if you would rather not be contacted
● When complete, delete this page and produce the brochure page as a pdf (make
sure the links are maintained)
● Publish in your normal places
● As your students sign up, we will keep you informed