Equipping your university team with our structured startup journey

Transform Ideas into Impact: Your Step-by-Step Startup Guide.

A comprehensive entrepreneurial support platform to transform your business into reality.

From Vision to Venture:
Your path to Entrepreneurial Success.

Follow our step-by-step guide, resources and coaching to successfully launch your university spin out.

Empower Your Entrepreneurial Journey:
From Concept to Company.

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The Instant Startup will help you with essentials like:

Customer Discovery
Developing a business model
Startup Due Diligence
Guidance on your business plan
Legal, HR and Financial startup essentials
Building an investment Data Room

Instant Startup provides essential startup guides, best governance practices, templates, and vital information so university entrepreneurs can focus on what truly matters when commercialising their business.

OUR FEATURES

Who we work with

At Instant Startup, we partner with the entire university ecosystem to support the commercialisation of innovative ideas. We collaborate with incubation leaders such as SU LaunchLab, leveraging their mentors and the expertise of Stellenbosch University’s technology transfer offices to ensure our platform delivers the highest quality entrepreneurial support.

Our platform is designed to assist:

University Faculty

Empowering researchers and students to transform their groundbreaking research into viable business ventures

Technology Transfer Offices

Facilitating the transition of innovations from academic research to market-ready products and services.

Commercialisation Departments

Providing comprehensive resources and support to ensure successful market entry for university-born innovations.

Nascent Entrepreneurs

Guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the startup journey, from idea to implementation, with tailored support and resources.

Blog

1 December, 2023
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3 minute read

Cultivating a Startup Utopia: The Symphony of Collaboration and Networking

Hello, trailblazers of Instant Startup, and welcome to our entrepreneurial haven! Today, we’re diving into the artistry of cultivating a thriving startup ecosystem—a place where collaboration and networking create a harmonious symphony of success. Buckle up as we embark on a journey through the verdant landscapes of shared knowledge, mutual support, and the joy of…

1 December, 2023
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3 minute read

Directing the Symphony: Unraveling the Fiduciary Duty of Directors

Greetings, maestros of Instant Startup! Today, we’re diving into the symphony of fiduciary duty, exploring why it’s the melody every director should dance to. Grab your conductor’s batons, because we’re about to conduct a harmonious exploration into the heart of business responsibility. Why the Fuss About Fiduciary Duty? Imagine your startup as a masterpiece in…

1 December, 2023
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2 minute read

Cracking the Compliance Code: A Light-hearted Dive into the What, Why, When, Where, and How

Greetings, trailblazing entrepreneurs of Instant Startup! Today, we’re unraveling the mysteries of compliance, the secret sauce that keeps your startup engine running smoothly. So, grab your magnifying glasses, because we’re embarking on an investigative journey through the 4Ws and 1H of regulatory and statutory requirements. What in the Startup Galaxy is Compliance? Picture this: Compliance…

1 December, 2023
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2 minute read

Guiding the Startup Fleet: Navigating Governance with Instant Startup

Ahoy, captains of the Instant Startup fleet and the ambitious mariners in our care! Today, we’re hoisting the sails and setting course into the sometimes tumultuous, yet crucial, waters of governance. Join us on this maritime adventure as we explore why startups, especially our young and ambitious entrepreneurs, should navigate with the compass of regulatory…

6 November, 2023
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3 minute read

Melokuhle’s Odyssey: One Startup, Seventeen Goals

Hello, visionary dreamers and fellow members of the Instant Startup community! Today, we embark on a journey into a not-so-distant future, where one South African startup, led by the remarkable young entrepreneur, Melokuhle, is on a mission to touch every one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fasten your seatbelts as we explore the…

6 November, 2023
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5 minute read

Empowering Change: How South African Startups Align with the SDGs

Hello, fellow changemakers of the Instant Startup community! Today, we’re embarking on a journey to explore each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they can be practically applied within the context of a South African economy. As young entrepreneurs focused on technology transfer opportunities, you’re in a unique position to drive sustainable…

6 November, 2023
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3 minute read

Lighting the Spark: How Startups Embrace SDGs for Sustainable Growth

Hello, trailblazers of the Instant Startup community! Today, we’re diving into an exciting topic that’s all about integrating SDG thinking into your fledgling startup. We’ll explore how young businesses can practically, step by step, infuse the spirit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their DNA while making a substantial impact. It’s an illuminating journey you…

6 November, 2023
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2 minute read

Unveiling the Power of SDGs: Driving Breakthrough Innovation

Hello, visionaries and innovators of the Instant Startup community! Today, we’re embarking on a journey into the world of SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, and exploring how these ambitious objectives are the compass for driving breakthrough innovation. Join us as we uncover the essence of SDGs and how they inspire game-changing solutions that can shape…

29 September, 2023
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3 minute read

Bridging the Gap: From Academic to Entrepreneurial Communication

Hello, brilliant minds and aspiring entrepreneurs in our Instant Startup community! Today, we’re delving into an exciting and transformative topic that often plagues academic scientists turned entrepreneurs: the art of transitioning from academic, formal communication to a more commercial, accessible approach. Join us as we explore this fascinating journey and shed light on how to…

29 September, 2023
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3 minute read

Overcoming Overwhelm: 10 Tips for Starting Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Confidence

Hello, aspiring entrepreneurs, from the entire team at Instant Startup! We understand that the path to entrepreneurship can be daunting, filled with new skills to master, and a whole world of uncertainty. But don’t worry; you’re not alone on this adventure. Today, we’re here to offer you 10 encouraging tips to help you take that…

29 September, 2023
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4 minute read

Choosing the Right Director for Your Business: A Guide from the Instant Startup Team

Hello, fellow visionaries at the Instant Startup! As we continue our journey in the entrepreneurial world, we understand that certain milestones, like choosing the right director for your business, can be as crucial as plotting the course for your startup. Today, we’re diving into this important decision, sharing our experiences and insights to help you…

29 September, 2023
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4 minute read

10 Tips for Tackling New Challenges as We Grow at Instant Startup

Hello, fellow trailblazers of the Instant Startup journey! Here within our team at Instant Startup, we’ve been there, done that when it comes to facing new challenges as a young and dynamic startup. Today, we’re excited to share some insights and tips from our own experiences to help you navigate the uncharted waters and thrive…

29 September, 2023
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3 minute read

Navigating Stormy Waters: How to Keep Our Startup’s Spirit High

Ahoy, fellow pioneers of the Instant Startup voyage! Join us as we embark on a journey into the stormy seas of entrepreneurship, where we, too, have faced turbulent times and learned invaluable lessons. Today, we’ll explore the art of resilience and discover how to keep your startup’s spirit soaring, even when the waters get choppy.…

28 September, 2023
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3 minute read

The Name Game: Picking a Winner for Your Startup

Greetings, fellow trailblazers in the world of entrepreneurship! Here at the Instant Startup, we’ve been on quite the journey, and today, we’re excited to delve into a topic that’s incredibly crucial for every startup—the art of choosing the perfect name. Join us as we share our experiences and insights into how to pick a name…

28 September, 2023
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3 minute read

Trademarks: Your Startup’s Shield in the Business Jungle

Hello there, fellow adventurers in the entrepreneurial realm! Here in our team at the Instant Startup, we’ve navigated the exciting yet challenging waters of starting a business. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to our hearts—trademarks. Let’s embark on this journey together, and we will share our experiences and insights to help you…

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