DCEEIIC Structure

Core Units & Platforms

Six connected platforms for community engagement, enterprise development, innovation, technology transfer and student participation.

DCEEIIC Core Units

One Directorate. Six Connected Platforms for Impact.

DCEEIIC brings together community engagement, economic activation, entrepreneurship incubation, technology transfer, business advisory support and student participation in one integrated ecosystem.
Our Structure

Core Units and Their Focus Areas

CESIM

Community Engagement, Societal Impact and Monitoring

Builds authentic, reciprocal partnerships with communities through participatory projects, collaborative research and evidence-based interventions.

  • Community projects and partnerships
  • Participatory monitoring and evaluation
  • Societal impact reviews
  • Impact stories, reports and publications
Explore CESIM →
EAO

Economic Activation Office

Catalyses economic activation and growth by connecting university and community innovation with market and economic opportunities.

  • Skills development
  • Livelihood support
  • Market linkages
  • Cooperative development
  • Youth economic participation
Explore EAO →
UCfERI

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubation

Supports entrepreneurs and SMMEs from ideation to market and growth through incubation, mentorship and capacity development.

  • Business incubation and startup support
  • Entrepreneurship training and capacity development
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Market access facilitation
  • Innovation and product development
  • Business registration, compliance and e-marketing services
Explore UCfERI →
OTT

Office of Technology Transfer

Transforms research outputs into commercial ventures that benefit society, generate revenue and commercialise ideas.

  • Intellectual property support
  • Research commercialisation pathways
  • Innovation disclosure guidance
  • Industry partnerships
  • Licensing and commercialisation opportunities
Explore OTT →
CBAC

Community Business Advisory Centre

Empowers local businesses and individuals through tailored advisory services, capacity-building programmes and enquiry management.

  • Advisory services
  • Training catalogue
  • Service request pathway
  • Brochure downloads
  • Fee structure / service models
  • Contact and referrals
Explore CBAC →
Student Network

Student Engagement Platforms

Connects students with community engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership opportunities.

  • Entrepreneurship Students Ambassadors Programme (ESAP)
  • Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP)
  • ENACTUS and Hult Prize
  • Map the System
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems Students Ambassadors Programme (IKSSAP)
  • Skills for Future Programme
  • Stop the Spot Youth Organisation
  • Young Leaders Connect
Explore Student Network →
Find the Right Support

Where Should You Start?

Community Partner

Start with CESIM for reciprocal projects, impact initiatives and community partnerships.

Entrepreneur / SMME

Connect with UCfERI, EAO or CBAC for incubation, business support, skills and market linkages.

Researcher / Innovator

Work with OTT for intellectual property, disclosure, licensing and commercialisation pathways.

Student

Explore the Student Network and UCfERI for entrepreneurship, competitions, mentorship and leadership opportunities.

Need Help Finding the Right Unit?

Contact the Directorate and your enquiry can be routed to the most relevant unit or programme.