Universities driving climate innovation: UTF & Holocene at UCT

​Are you a UCT student, faculty member (professor, researcher, etc.), or alumni with a startup—or an idea with potential? Join us for an evening of insights, connections, and opportunities! 

​UCT, UTF & Holocene are growing Southern Africa’s climate tech ecosystem, supporting the ideas and individuals coming out of South Africa's universities to build fundable, scalable solutions with real-world impact.

​This session highlights UTF II’s partnership with Holocene to back cutting-edge climate solutions, but whether or not your venture is in the climate sector, you’re welcome to join, learn, and network with fellow entrepreneurs and investors.

​Panel Discussion: Universities Driving Climate Innovation

​🔹 Wayne Stocks, University Technology Fund (UTF II)
🔹 Philippa Tumubweinee, Associate Professor, UCT School of Architecture
🔹 Jon Kornik, CEO, Plentify
🔹 Giancarlo Beukes, Co-founder, Impulse Biomedical
🎤 Moderated by Josh Romisher, General Partner, Holocene

​Who should attend?

​✅ UCT faculty members, students & alumni interested in entrepreneurship
✅ Founders & aspiring founders—across all industries
✅ Investors, researchers & ecosystem partners

​About the Investors:

​💡 Holocene – Africa’s leading early-stage climate tech investor
💡 UTF II – A sector-agnostic early-stage fund backing SA university spinouts & alumni-led startups