IMVELISI – Developing Enviropreneurs Call For Applications 2025

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IMVELISI – Developing Enviropreneurs Call For Applications 2025

Do you know of any aspiring entrepreneurs who are passionate about the environment? Innovative, bold, enthusiastic and keen to start a new business?

In association with GreenMatter, Green Cape, and the International Water Association (IWA), Fetola is coordinating an ideation bootcamp to enable aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their innovative environmental and sustainability-focused ideas, into dynamic and marketable products and services.

As a trusted member of our network, we kindly ask that you share the details of this programme with anyone you feel may benefit from it.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 11 April 2025, midnight.

This 5 day Bootcamp is about finding out if entrepreneurship is for you, unpacking your ideas, exploring the alignment of your ideas to national priorities, learning how to assess market potential, understanding the funding and partnership landscape that will be important to take your ideas forward, networking with entrepreneurs in this space and practising your pitching skills in a dragons den simulation session.

  • Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment?
  • Are you curious to explore whether entrepreneurship is for you?
  • Do you have a great, innovative idea related to natural resource management?
  • Do you want to learn how to assess and further develop your idea into a marketable enterprise?
  • Are you curious by nature, innovative at heart and willing to take risks to realise your dreams?
  • Do you want to work with up and coming business support networks and enviropreneurs to realise job creation in water and biodiversity?
  • Would a business bootcamp help take you to the next stage?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, join us for an exciting and innovative 5 day ideation bootcamp!

A YWP-ZA and GreenMatter partnership initiative.

Proudly sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology

If this would add value to your professional development and help to propel you to the next step towards “Enviropreneurship”, please don’t hesitate to apply!

We are looking for 40 of the brightest, most inspired, and energetic young people to go on this journey with us.

Note that all applicants need to be:

  • 35 years or younger;
  • Matriculated;
  • A citizen or with permanent residency in South Africa;
  • Able to communicate comfortably in English;
  • Have a business idea/concept that speaks to natural resource management, climate change, food security, water security and social innovation; and
  • Available to attend a Business Bootcamp in Gauteng between 5th to the 9th of June 2025.

NOTE: there may be travel assistance considerations for successful applicants needing to travel significant distances to attend the 5 day bootcamp.

To apply, fill in the application form here

The closing date is Tuesday, 11 April 2025, midnight.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any enquiries.

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.