The DaVinci Institute has partnered with the Thinc Foundation, marking a significant step forward in advancing transformative, future-focused education in South Africa and beyond.
A Strategic Partnership for Future-Focused Learning
This collaboration brings together the innovation-driven ethos of the DaVinci Institute and the developmental vision of the Thinc Foundation to co-create, facilitate, and promote accredited education programmes under the DaVinci brand.
Shared Commitment to Empowerment
With a shared commitment to empowering individuals and communities through learning, the partnership is poised to deliver programmes that are not only academically rigorous but also deeply responsive to the evolving social and economic landscape.
Combining Strengths for Impact
This association will leverage the unique strengths of both organisations:
- DaVinci Institute’s expertise in designing human-centric, systems-thinking-based learning journeys
- Thinc Foundation’s commitment to innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurial development
Together, the partners aim to offer transformative educational experiences through their facilities, including programmes in Economic Transformation, Local Government, and Public Administration, among others.
Addressing South Africa’s Key Challenges
“This collaboration is aimed at developing long-term thinking to address South Africa’s key challenges, using evidence-based research and academic rigour to frame and understand the issues the country faces,” said Thinc Foundation CEO, Mandla Letlape.
Enhancing Student Learning
Through this strategic collaboration, students can expect enriched learning experiences that integrate:
- Real-world relevance
- Practical insights
- Visionary thinking
These are all hallmarks of the DaVinci approach to education.
Enhancing Public Sector Leadership
“This partnership will focus on developing business leaders, using DaVinci’s TIPS™ framework to enhance the public sector through rigorous research. Furthermore, it aims to improve the state of local government in South Africa,” stated DaVinci Institute CEO, Prof Ben Anderson.
Looking Ahead
The DaVinci Institute and Thinc Foundation look forward to launching their first joint initiatives in the coming months. They invite all prospective students, stakeholders, and partners to join this exciting journey toward educational transformation and innovation.
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