The Garden Route Innovation and Technology Hub (GRIT Hub) is proud to announce the official launch of its Student Chapter at Nelson Mandela University, George—a bold new platform designed to cultivate innovation, technopreneurship, and real-world problem-solving among students.

This chapter will serve as a hub of activity for student entrepreneurs, offering a wide range of programs and events that empower learners to take their ideas from concept to impact. From AI training open to all students to hands-on technopreneurship workshops, financial literacy sessions, networking opportunities, and access to industry mentors, the Student Chapter is built to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools, mindset, and support they need to thrive.

Students can also expect engaging events throughout the year, including:

• AI & Emerging Tech Training
• Technopreneurship Bootcamps
• Banking and Finance for Startups
• Networking and Mentorship Mixers
• Angel Investor Symposiums

By joining the Student Chapter, students will gain direct access to GRIT Hub’s broader innovation ecosystem, which will connect them to funders, business development experts, and digital economy leaders across the Garden Route and beyond.

Kickoff Event – April 15, 2025

The Student Chapter will officially launch during GRIT Hub’s Prize Giving Event on April 15, 2025, hosted on campus at Nelson Mandela University, George. The event will celebrate outstanding achievements across GRIT Hub’s programs and formally welcome the first cohort of student technopreneurs into the Chapter.

This is more than just a student organization — it’s a launchpad for bold ideas, inclusive innovation, and the future of business in the Garden Route.