Business Competitions

 

Leopard’s Lair Student Business Competition

 

 

Leopard’s Lair is an annual business competition aimed at NWU students with innovative business ideas. Designed to inspire and support student entrepreneurship, the competition provides a launchpad for promising business ventures.

  • Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, Leopard’s Lair encourages applications from those at any stage of business development.
  • Benefits of Participation: Cash prizes and business resources to kickstart ventures, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Intervarsity

 

The EDHE Intervarsity is a national competition for student entrepreneurs, spotlighting the most innovative and impactful business ideas across South African universities. The competition encourages students to bring their ideas to life and gain practical business experience.

  • Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, the EDHE Intervarsity fosters a spirit of healthy competition and entrepreneurship among university students.
  • Benefits of Participation: Students gain valuable experience pitching their ideas, refining their business models, and developing a network of mentors and supporters.

Pitch Your Business! Competition

 

 

In partnership with Radio Pulpit, Radio Cape Pulpit and TBN Africa, this competition invites entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas for a chance to win media exposure and mentorship.

  • Eligibility: Open to aspirant and early-stage community-based entrepreneurs across Africa.
  • Benefits of Participation: Access to entrepreneurship training, media exposure on prominent platforms, and mentorship and guidance to refine competition winners’ business concepts.
  • Benefits of Participation: Students gain valuable experience pitching their ideas, refining their business models, and developing a network of mentors and supporters.