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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
THE DUT CENTRE FOR
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUSHIP RAPID INCUBATOR
The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) is a rapid business incubator that was established at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in 2015 at the ML Sultan campus, funded by the Small Enterprise Development Agency to develop and support small businesses within Durban and surroundings.
The purpose of the centre is to infuse creativity into the entrepreneurial mindset of DUT students, alumni and community businesses by identifying problems that could be addressed using creative solutions for key socio- economic challenges such as high levels of unemployment, inequality and poverty.
VISION
Igniting entrepreneurship using innovative strategies in order to address socio-economic challenges and create a fair and just society.
MISSION
To commit to developing and promoting sustainable entrepreneurship through mentorship and strategic partnerships with industry, government, communities and other educational institutions.
TRANSPARENCY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ETHICS
OUR CORE VALUES
COLLABORATION
TEAMWORK
RESPECT
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