AFDA Business Industry Lab Celebrates 10 Years of BCom

AFDA Business Industry Lab Celebrates 10 Years of BCom

Monday, 28 September 2026 | Brunch from 11:00

AFDA Johannesburg campus

AFDA will mark a decade of its BCom in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a special Business Industry Lab bringing together government and private-sector sponsors, corporate stakeholders, alumni partners, and prospective bursary and sponsorship partners.

Launched in 2016, the BCom has become an important part of AFDA’s contribution to the creative economy, combining business education with innovation, entrepreneurship and technology. Over its first decade, the programme has produced more than 300 graduates, achieved a 98% graduation rate, and supported the development of 32 innovative start-ups. 98% of our BCom graduates are also successfully employed or have their own businesses.

The Business Industry Lab will provide an opportunity to celebrate these achievements while looking towards the next decade. A key focus will be strengthening existing relationships and developing new partnerships with organisations committed to investing in young talent, innovation and entrepreneurship.

A highlight of the event will be a series of student elevator pitches, showcasing the ideas, ventures and entrepreneurial thinking emerging from AFDA’s BCom programme. The project-based degree challenges students to develop business concepts, create prototypes, test ideas and explore opportunities for commercialisation.

The event will also issue a clear call to action for bursary and sponsorship partners. By investing in BCom students, industry partners can help unlock access to education while supporting the development of future entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders.

AFDA invites organisations and industry leaders to partner with us in building the next generation of African business innovators.

Celebrating 10 years. Building the next 10.