Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Apply now for the Social Innovation in Health (SIH) Fellowship! Are you an early-career researcher in South Africa, passionate about transforming health systems? This fellowship is an exciting opportunity to tackle pressing health challenges through social innovation research. 🌍💡 Fellowship Highlights: - Conduct pioneering research in social innovation in health - Connect with global networks like the Social Innovation in Health Initiative 🌐 - Receive mentorship and support from the Bertha Centre’s Health Systems team 🎓 📌 Criteria for Applicants: 1. Must be based in South Africa and open to conducting research in the Western Cape. 2. Young researchers from any discipline are encouraged to apply. 3. Must hold a Master’s or PhD (Honours may be considered if strongly motivated). 4. Develop self-directed research projects or join Bertha Centre-led projects on themes such as: - The role of AI in social innovation in health - Climate change and inclusive health - Health in transition (NHI, pandemic resilience, and more) This is your chance to contribute to research that drives real change. Applications close on 01 December 2024. 🔗 Apply now and help create a healthier, more inclusive future: https://lnkd.in/dS_aKD2U #HealthyFuturesSA #HealthInnovation #FellowshipOpportunity #Healthcare

#FunFactFriday Did you know? 💡 The UCT Graduate School of Business is not only one of the oldest business schools in Africa but also home to the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Africa’s first academic hub dedicated to advancing social innovation! 🎓 Since its founding, the Bertha Centre has: 🔹 Built a strong community of changemakers, integrating social innovation into our business school curriculum. 🔹 Awarded over R8 million in scholarships to students across Africa. 🔹 Advanced impactful projects in fields like innovative finance, healthcare, education, youth development, and more! Together with partners, practitioners, and students, the Centre is helping create systemic change across the continent! 🙌 Learn more here: bit.ly/3AfYo0j #BerthaCentre #SocialInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Africa #Changemakers

[APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON] Apply now for the Social Innovation in Health (SIH) Fellowship! Are you an early-career researcher in South Africa, passionate about transforming health systems? This fellowship is an exciting opportunity to tackle pressing health challenges through social innovation research. 🌍💡 Fellowship Highlights: - Conduct pioneering research in social innovation in health - Connect with global networks like the Social Innovation in Health Initiative 🌐 - Receive mentorship and support from the Bertha Centre’s Health Systems team 🎓 📌 Criteria for Applicants: 1. Must be based in South Africa and open to conducting research in the Western Cape. 2. Young researchers from any discipline are encouraged to apply. 3. Must hold a Master’s or PhD (Honours may be considered if strongly motivated). 4. Be registered (or planning to register) with a South African university for 2025. 5. Develop self-directed research projects or join Bertha Centre-led projects on themes such as: - The role of AI in social innovation in health - Climate change and inclusive health - Health in transition (NHI, pandemic resilience, and more) This is your chance to contribute to research that drives real change. Applications close on 10 November 2024. 🔗 Apply now and help create a healthier, more inclusive future: https://lnkd.in/dS_aKD2U #HealthyFuturesSA #HealthInnovation #FellowshipOpportunity #Healthcare

📣Additional speakers joining our Impact Investing in Africa course in Nairobi, Kenya! This will be a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field and network with fellow professionals passionate about driving positive change in Africa! Each expert brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, contributing to a richer learning experience for all delegates. 🎤 Sir Ronald Cohen - Co-founder and President, GSG Impact & The Portland Trust | Founder, International Foundation For Valuing Impacts (IFVI) 🎤 Mokgadi M. - Head of Sustainability, Impact and Business Integrity, Adenia Partners 🎤 Merritt Samuel - Market Development Associate, International Foundation For Valuing Impacts (IFVI) 🎤 Arif Neky - Senior Advisor, UN Strategic Partnerships Kenya | National Coordinator, SDG Partnership Platform Kenya Platform | Deputy Chairman, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) East Africa & @FINTRINET | Member, Impact Investing Kenya National Advisory Board Read more about the course here: https://bit.ly/3QDrfhx #ImpactInvesting #Africa #Nairobi #SocialImpact #Networking #Learning

Last chance to take part in our youth innovation survey!  You could feature in our 2025 Social Innovators Review as an example of socially innovative work in youth development. Bertha Centre's youth portfolio is working to identify and share best practice to support the work of youth organisations in SA. Work with young people? Please fill in our quick survey here: https://bit.ly/4e4zNcV  There's even training opportunities up for grabs! #Youth #Innovation #Survey #YouthThursdays 

REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY TO APPLY TO JOIN the UCT Impact Investing in Africa executive course will be hosted in Kenya for the first time ever in November 2024! Applications are now open for this exciting one-of-a-kind program, hosted by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town with support from Tshiamo Impact Partners who will be co-convening the Impact Investing in Africa course. Date: 11-15 November 2024 Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Hurlingham, Nairobi Application deadline: 29 October 2024 Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dgeJfPab   Apply to engage with our phenomenal line-up of guest speakers and contributors to the course, such as: 🎤  Kanini Mutooni- Regional Managing Director, Africa at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation 🎤 Sarah Whitaker – Associate Director and Head of Impact, along with Simbi Anzaya who is the Senior Gender and Social Consultant at IBIS Consulting 🎤 David Richmond - Director of Product Strategy, IRIS+/IMM at The Global Impact Investing Network 🎤 Manka Sebastian, CFA, CAIA - Portfolio Manager: Sanlam Investments 🎤 Andia Laura Chakava - Investment Director, Graça Machel Trust (GMT) | Director, 2X Global | Chair of the Investment Advisory Council, Canada's Equality Fund 🎤 Claire N. – Programme Manager: AlphaMundi Foundation 🎤 Atieno Otonglo – Market Development Manager: GSG Impact Find out more about this course here: https://lnkd.in/dZE5nkfp Cc: Daniel Steenkamp Jason Van Staden Lerato Lepholletse Kirsten Amsterdam Diana Ocholla Ntombini Marrengane Solange Rosa, PhD #ImpactInvesting #SocialInnovation #executiveeducation #Africa

Last day to apply to join the Impact Investing in Africa course, hosted in Kenya in November 2024!  Apply for this first-ever Impact Investing in Africa course in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town .    I had the pleasure of facilitating the SME Finance session at the Cape Town course with Siyamthanda Mabizela and Tiffany Moore from Impact Capital Africa and Sol Bezuidenhout representing Edge Growth who shared their experiences in addressing the challenges in financing SMEs, and how the Impact Finance Network program helps businesses understand the investment process, de-risk investments, and link entrepreneurs with aligned investors.     Very excited to take the course to Kenya in November.    Date: 11-15 November 2024 Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Hurlingham, Nairobi Application deadline: 29 October 2024 Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dgeJfPab   #ImpactInvesting #smefinance #executiveeducation #africa

We are excited to share more incredible guest speakers to our lineup for the upcoming Impact Investing in Africa Course in Nairobi, Kenya! These experts bring a wealth of experience, diverse insights, impactful strategies and real-world experience in driving impact and returns across the continent: 🎤 Sarah Whitaker - Associate Director and Head of Impact, IBIS Consulting 🎤 Simbi Anzaya - Senior Social and Gender Consultant, IBIS Consulting 🎤 Claire N. - Programme Manager, AlphaMundi Foundation 🎤 David Richmond - Director of Product Strategy, IRIS+/IMM, The Global Impact Investing Network Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn directly from these guest speakers and other leading experts in the field! 🌱💼 📅 Date: 11 - 15 November 2024 📍 Location: Four Points by Sheraton Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya 🔗 Find out more about the course here: https://bit.ly/3QDrfhx

[LAST CHANCE TO APPLY] Are you a fund manager looking to manage an effective impact investment portfolio and learn how to measure impact? Do you want to be on the cutting edge of impact investing in Africa and leverage AI, Blockchain, and other emerging technologies? Register for the Impact Investing in Africa course taking place for the first time in Nairobi, Kenya at the Four Points by Sheraton, Nairobi Hurlingham. The intensive 5-day course covers top-quality content taught by experts in the field of impact investing with course co-convenors Shiluba Mawela CA (SA), Daniel Steenkamp, and Jason Van Staden. Course fees also include: - Refreshments and meals - Welcome cocktail evening - Access to a panel discussion on 'Investing in African Health Opportunities' followed by a closing gala dinner at Nairobi Street Kitchen sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation. Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dgeJfPab

Making Safety Accessible! RealPPE Marketplace connects healthcare facilities with high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Streamlining the procurement process ensures that healthcare workers and organizations have the tools they need to stay safe and protected. #HealthyFuturesSA #HealthInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Startupecosystem