Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Botanical Garden (SUBG) has been a centre of research, conservation and education for over a century. In recent years, the annual SUBG Botanical Art and Photography exhibition has contributed to SUBG’s work by magnifying rare and threatened…
The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG) Gift Shop, situated inside the Botanical Garden itself, has taken a step into the digital space with the launch of its new e-commerce store. The online store offers patrons the opportunity to support conservation…
On 02 October 2025, Stellenbosch University (SU) LaunchLab hosted its Countdown Demo Day in Stellenbosch with entrepreneurs and researchers pitching their technology-driven ventures to determine whether their innovative ideas have the potential of scaling up. The event, full of energy…
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Innovation and Commercialisation Division, also known as Innovus, is pleased to announce two new team members who joined in October 2025. Saberi Marais has come on board as a Technology Transfer Specialist for the Technology Transfer Office…
On 18 September, 2025, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), the LaunchLab, Stellenbosch Network and Innovus Technology Transfer Office at Stellenbosch University welcomed a vibrant gathering of innovators at the inaugural Cape HealthTech Connect event at BMRI, Tygerberg…
Stellenbosch may be known for its academic excellence and wine estates, but behind the postcard image a new narrative is emerging – one that positions the town as a serious contender in the business events and innovation economy. This was…
Seven student entrepreneurs from Stellenbosch University (SU) have advanced to the regional round of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education’s (EDHE) Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition.
The inaugural Neelsie Food-a-thon is an exciting new fundraising initiative led by the SUNCOM Letting Office team, that has made a meaningful contribution to the Stellenbosch University (SU) student community. Launched as part of the #GivingMaties and #Move4Food campaigns, the…
University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE) celebrated the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of its 35 spinout companies for their successes, adaptability and resilience at USE’s annual CEO event. Hosted by USE and proudly sponsored by Von Seidels, the event highlighted the…
Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the opening of LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotechnology laboratory for biotechnology startups. This facility is an extension of the services offered to entrepreneurs by SU’s business incubator, the LaunchLab. This initiative aims to accelerate the local…