We build future societies, today.

About UVU

At UVU Africa we work with bold and ambitious talent, and alongside visionary partners to design and build future-fit, inclusive societies through innovation and technology. A non-profit organisation, we are extending our impact and presence across Africa by driving inclusive growth of the digital economy through business incubation, acceleration, skills development and by creating specialised innovation clusters across the continent.

We build future societies, today

Discover Our Catalytic Interventions

Entrepreneurial Development

Empowering the next generation of African entrepreneurs through mentorship, resources, and support to turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses.

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Digital Career Acceleration

Accelerating careers in the digital age by providing training, skills development, and job placement opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in the evolving job market.

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EdTech

Transforming education across sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing quality, accessibility, and relevance through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.

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BioTech

Spearheading Africa's biotechnology sector, driving vibrant growth and fostering world-class innovation by harnessing the continent's unique potential.

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Township Economy

Transforming townships into vibrant economic hubs through inclusive initiatives, promoting entrepreneurship, job creation, and community development.

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Explore Our Impact

A glimpse of our impact across our areas of expertise

2500

Women trained in tech enablement for their businesses

1000

Unemployed youth trained annually in technology and career critical skills

African EdTech startups supported through intensive incubation and acceleration programme

5000

Entrepreneurs in our growing ecosystem

Businesses incubated in the bioeconomy

Our Reach

Africa’s digital economy is experiencing rapid growth. With our roots in Southern Africa, we are building momentum across the continent. We currently operate from:

As an ecosystem orchestrator, we work strategically with our partners to enable impact that has a pan-African reach.

Our Latest News

May 5, 2025
2:14 pm

CAPACITI’s Tech Talent is the Key to Africa’s E-Commerce Success

May 2, 2025
3:23 pm

UNDP partners with UVU Accelerate to establish Africa’s first creative-tech hub in Cape Town

April 17, 2025
11:35 am

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CAPACITI

We build future societies, today.

About UVU

Discover Our Catalytic Interventions

Entrepreneurial Development

Digital Career Acceleration

EdTech

BioTech

Township Economy

Explore Our Impact

Our Reach

Our Latest News

CAPACITI’s Tech Talent is the Key to Africa’s E-Commerce Success

UNDP partners with UVU Accelerate to establish Africa’s first creative-tech hub in Cape Town

CAPACITI and Salesforce are Building a Digital Workforce

Our Partners

Impact Stories

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Tendalo Trading

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Kwacha Creative Studios

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Terry Made Designs

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Pineapple on Pizza Studios

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – SourceCode Motion Pictures

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Moodswing

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – LSJ Clothing and Merchandising (BUTAN)

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Renaissance Design

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – THEBE MAGUGU

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – GIYA

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – SpaceSalad Studios

Behind the Scenes with Création Africa Top 12 Finalist – Ananta Design Studio

UVU Bio Introduction to Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Programme

UVU Bio BioFiesta

UVU BIO Bioeconomy Skills Centre launch 2024

Ardagh & EXL Partnership

Women in Tech Graduation

UVU BIO Bioprocess Skills Accelerator Programme Graduation

Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn Youth THINK TANK

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