Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of South Africa (Unisa) offers a wide range of programs and services to support students, staff, and alumni.

Colleges

Unisa has several colleges, including:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Research

Unisa is committed to research and innovation, with a focus on problem-solving and impact. The university has various research initiatives, including:

• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Start-Up Academy

The Start-Up Academy is a program that supports students and staff members in developing their innovative ideas and establishing start-ups. The program provides:

• Training (various aspects including project management, value proposition, financing, pitching, etc.)
• Mentorship (business as well as technical)
• Networking
• Prototype development (under development)
• Opportunity to be part of the Unisa Innovation Club

Eligibility

The Start-Up Academy is open to Unisa staff, students, and alumni community-linked projects, including:

• Unisa staff members (from programs such as the ISP/TIA Seed Fund/disclosures) and Unisa Innovation Challenge winners
• Students and staff who completed the InnovationSense "From idea to the market" training, Tshwane Interuniversity Challenge: Unisa winners/participants
• Unisa alumni-linked projects/startups through TISC

Innovation Club

The Innovation Club is a platform that connects like-minded individuals, including entrepreneurs and innovators. The club offers:

• Peer to peer mentorship between entrepreneurs and innovators
• Networking between peers
• Networking with seasoned and established entrepreneurs, innovators, funders/investors, and other relevant players in the ecosystem
• Opportunities to participate in internal and external programs like innovation/entrepreneurship workshops/events/training that are virtual or physical
• Extending opportunities to participate in funding/incubation/accelerators for projects/businesses
• Receive exciting and informative updates on the entrepreneurship/innovation ecosystem
• Direct interaction with the Unisa DITTC office