OpenIX - Open Innovation Exchange | The Innovation Hub
 
  • OpenIX Open Innovation Exchange
  • Team & Partners
  • A Proven Methodology
  • Explore Challenges
  • Contact OpenIX

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OpenIX Open Innovation Exchange

OpenIX is an Open Innovation Exchange that delivers tangible solutions to real challenges posted by solution seekers in government and the private sector, and connects leading African researchers and entrepreneurs with new opportunities to commercialise their innovations. 

 
How is this different?
 

OpenIX is leading a growing movement towards open innovation on the African continent and has built a track record of novel solutions and new deals for our members. Through our extensive relationships with both the growing African innovation community and global science and technology partners, we are able to access a unique mix of unconventional ideas and recognised experts. We source the appropriate solution for your need but also give you a picture of global trends and weak signals in your technology space. Our intensive campaign and wide reach accelerates the innovation process for organisations and the time to market for technology developers.

Team & Partners

OpenIX is run by a team based at The Innovation Hub that includes open innovation and PhD sector specialists, with strong backgrounds in innovation, research and management consulting in South Africa, Africa and globally.

We have partnered in the launch of OpenIX with the City of Tshwane, home of The Innovation Hub, and a leader in driving innovation practices within local government; as well as the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), a pioneer of open innovation services in South Africa.

A Proven Methodology
OpenIX connects solution seekers and providers by engaging the open innovation market to find solutions for Challenges posed by regional innovation seekers from government, state-owned enterprises, private companies and local communities; whilst creating opportunities for solution providers and entrepreneurs from the region.
 
We use a proprietary, rigorous and robust C4 methodology to define the organisation's need or Challenge which is then posted on the platform and activated through a focused campaign that funnels 1000’s of contacts down to a handful of high potential solutions. A similar approach is used to assist innovators in showcasing their Technology Offers.
 


Explore Challenges

 
 
 
Challenge Closing Date
 

Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostels (TISH) Challenge

PDF Icon (TISH) Townships Informal Settlements and Hostels Challenge Brief.final.pdf

PDF Icon Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf

2024/02/15

Challenge Dual Power Golf Cart

PDF Icon Challenge_Dual Powered Golf Cart(s).pdf

PDF Icon Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf

2024/02/15

Challenge Digital Visitor staff event management system

PDF Icon Digital Vistor Challenge_11_12_23.pdf

PDF Icon Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf

2024/02/15

Borehole Water Purification Challenge

PDF Icon GDID Water Purification Draft Challenge Brief.pdf

PDF Icon Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf

2023/12/01
Contact OpenIX

Email: challenges@theinnovationhub.com