The University - Industry Networking Event under the "University - Industry Co- Creation to build Entrepreneurial universities in the SADC Region (UNIICO-CREATE) Project" was successfully held at the University of Eswatini on 27 May 2026. The event brought together representatives from government, higher education institutions, industry, regulatory bodies, development partners, and other key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration between universities and industry in support of innovation, entrepreneurship, graduate employability and economic transformation. The Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA), as one of the key participating stakeholders in the project, re-affirmed its commitment to support efforts in strengthening relevance, quality, and responsiveness of higher education and qualifications to national, regional, and labour market needs.