EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025
The EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge is a strategic initiative aimed at catalysing innovation and entrepreneurship within South Africa’s 26 public universities. This programme is designed to identify, nurture, and support the transformation of student and alumni innovations into viable, scalable ventures that address pressing societal challenges.
It’s more than just a Competition:
The challenge offers a structured platform for the development and commercialisation of high-potential ideas, equipping participants with the tools, mentorship, and exposure needed to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. The core mission is to foster a culture of innovation, stimulate entrepreneurial mindsets, and accelerate the translation of research and creative solutions into impactful enterprises
The EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge is designed to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, address graduate unemployment, and contribute to South Africa’s economic development. It also allows Absa Bank to play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s future of innovation and entrepreneurship.