Step UP is an InQubate initiative, designed to convert vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of UKZN students into sustainable businesses. Step UP is a fast track stage gate model formulated to support novice and seasoned entrepreneurs. The model consists of a managed and mentored process created to unlock personal and entrepreneurial potential. This two stream programme channels entrepreneurial energy into focused business goals. The first is to support business ideas across all sectors of the economy and the second is to work with converting student research and intellectual property into viable commercial businesses.


The InQubate Step Up model holistically embraces entrepreneurial development unfolding a dynamic and effective processes flow to fast track student creativity and ideas into functional legal business entities. InQubate is supported by seasoned and experienced business advisors that provide advice from nurturing startups to providing high level financial modelling and deal structuring to support patented technologies. Register your business idea with InQubate and we will support your business evolution.