Vision
To create a thriving ecosystem where community engagement fuels open and inclusive innovation, empowers sustainable ventures that transform lives, and drives development in Limpopo and beyond.
Directorate of Community Engagement
Community Engagement & Innovation
Entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation, commercialisation and reciprocal community partnerships through DCEEIIC.
Directorate Overview
Welcome to DCEEIIC
The Directorate of Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Innovation and Commercialisation (DCEEIIC) serves as a strategic bridge between university knowledge and community development. Through engaged scholarship, entrepreneurship support, innovation and commercialisation, the Directorate works to create positive societal, economic and environmental impact.
Engaged
Scholarship
Scholarship
Entrepreneurship
Support
Support
Inclusive
Innovation
Innovation
Societal
Impact
Impact
Our Purpose
Vision and Mission
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for positive societal, economic and environmental impact through project-organised learning, engaged research, participatory monitoring and evaluation, design thinking, and inclusive innovation.
Our Core Units
An Integrated Ecosystem for Engagement, Enterprise and Innovation
DCEEIIC brings together six complementary units and platforms that connect University knowledge with communities, entrepreneurs, industry and innovation partners.
CESIM
Community Engagement, Societal Impact and Monitoring builds reciprocal partnerships and strengthens participatory impact review.
Explore CESIM →Economic Activation Office
Connects university and community innovation with skills, livelihoods, market linkages and local economic opportunities.
Explore EAO →UCfERI
Supports entrepreneurs and SMMEs through incubation, startup development, mentorship, market access and innovation support.
Explore UCfERI →Office of Technology Transfer
Supports intellectual property awareness, protection and the commercialisation of research outputs and innovations.
Explore OTT →Community Business Advisory Centre
Provides tailored advisory services, capacity-building and enquiry support for community organisations and small businesses.
Explore CBAC →Student Network
Connects students with community engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation, competitions, mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Explore Student Network →
Partners and Collaborators
Working Through a Broad Partnership Ecosystem
The Directorate collaborates with local government, research institutions, innovation agencies, business support organisations and community structures.
Vhembe District Municipality
NRF
NIPMO
TIA
SEDA
Partner with DCEEIIC
Connect with the Directorate around community engagement, enterprise development, innovation and commercialisation.