The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn

04/12/2024

The UVU Accelerate Makerspace, housed within the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, is a cutting-edge innovation hub designed to empower entrepreneurs and local communities by providing access to digital tools, training, and resources. This event marks the very first session hosted in the newly launched Makerspace, showcasing commitment to supporting innovation and community-driven solutions. Attendees of the two-day deep dive session explore business model innovation, prototyping and technology adoption at no cost.

Date: 11 - 12 December 2024
Location: Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, Cnr Spine Road and Mew Way, Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Secure yours today by RSVPing at:
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Call: (021) 409 7099

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your business to the next level!

26/11/2024

Looking back at the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session held at Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn in late August. Hosted by ANDE and supported by GIZ, the event aligned with the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), focusing on strengthening township economies by improving access to business development services.

The session brought young entrepreneurs together with key service providers, offering valuable tools and networks to help them thrive in the digital economy. Empowering youth with these opportunities is essential for building the skills and connections they need for future success.

A big thank you to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), for making this event possible.

Catch the highlights here: https://youtu.be/hAg7XleBcUo

Looking back at the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session held at Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn in late August. Hosted by ANDE and supported by GIZ, the eve...

05/11/2024

The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn is working on an exciting makerspace—a shared environment where innovators with interests in tech, creativity, and problem-solving can come together to collaborate, access resources, and bring ideas to life.
By completing our survey, you can help us understand the specific needs and aspirations within Khayelitsha, guiding us to build a space that truly serves the community.

Complete the survey online at https://uvuaccelerate.typeform.com/to/WqloMV26 or visit the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn to fill it out onsite.

For more information, contact us at (021) 400 7099, email [email protected], or visit us at the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, Cnr Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

Thank you for helping us shape this vision for the community!

UVU Accelerate

23/10/2024

Entrepreneur: Athenkosi Maqwelana
Business: MaqCloud Tech
Programme: Youth in Business Bootcamp
Location: Khayelitsha

From the early days of playing video games and mastering the keys of a computer keyboard, Athenkosi's love for technology was ingrained from childhood. This passion followed him through high school, and college. After graduating in IT from False Bay College, Athenkosi joined Capaciti Digital Talent Accelerator's upskill programme, where he focused on his skills in app and website development. Since then, he started MaqCloud Tech, a company born from his participation in the Youth in Business Bootcamp.

Today, MaqCloud Tech is empowering local businesses and organisations around the township, helping them establish a strong online presence.
We look forward to seeing more of what Athenkosi gets up to!