2nd Annual StartUp Fest: Entrepreneurs Thrive Here

The 2nd Annual Startup Festival brings together entrepreneurs, startups, students, investors, business leaders and entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders for a celebration of innovation, collaboration and business growth.

Hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology's Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, the festival provides a platform for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey to connect, learn, showcase their businesses and access opportunities that support sustainable growth.

The programme will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, entrepreneurial showcases, networking opportunities and the TOP 10 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition. An interactive Startup Huddle session will also give two selected businesses the opportunity to share their challenges and receive practical feedback, insights and support from the entrepreneurial community.

Guided by the theme “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here,” the festival aims to strengthen Tshwane's entrepreneurial ecosystem by building meaningful connections, encouraging collaboration and helping entrepreneurs turn opportunities into sustainable businesses.