This month's highlights


The 2002 Annual Report of The Innovation Hub was recently released and is available online. Click here to access the pdf format of the report.


The Innovation Hub helping to
launch new economy initiatives
Tshwane has Hub of Innovation


The Hub Team
The Hub Board

Chief Executive Officer
Dr Neville Comins
Business Development & Marketing
Thibi Matshele
Enterprise Support & Networking
Martin Yuill
Incubation & Entrepreneurship
Jill Sawers
Empowerment Initiatives
Tsietsi Maleho

Tel: +27 12 349 0376 / 70
Fax: +27 12 349 0322
Physical Address: Bld 46, CSIR site, Meiring Naude Rd, Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa
Postal Address: PostNet Suite 213, Private Bag X844, Silverton 0127, Pretoria, South Africa
Website: www.theinnovationhub.com
Directors: NL Moikangoa (Chairman),
J Hattingh, AJ Jordaan, Ms S Lowitt, Prof NC Manganyi, P Maharaj,
M Mokoena, I Naidoo, JSJ Nel, M Petje

The Innovation Hub is a strategic partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government's Blue IQ initiative, and SERA, the Southern Education and Research Alliance, a partnership between the CSIR and the University of Pretoria

 
Our very best wishes!
2002 has certainly been a challenging and rewarding year for The Innovation Hub. Read more

Naledi3D expands its African connections
True to its motto of "Virtual Reality
in Africa for Africa by Africa" and following its success with projects
in Africa, the Naledi3D Factory
is expanding its links into Africa.
Read more

It's that time of year again
... sunny skies, braais, good cheer and a brand new year! Read more

Building strategic relationships
The Innovation Hub is partnering with Tshwane Metro in seeking ways to attract more investment to the city and position it as a smart place to be. To this end The Innovation Hub Management Team, led by CEO Dr Neville Comins, have recently presented the Hub to the Tshwane Mayoral Committee and Senior Executives. Read more

Have you joined our Hub Community?
Over the last weeks we have seen significant growth in our virtual community of friends and participants: high-tech entrepreneurs, start-up companies, knowledge-intensive SMEs, professional service providers, academics, researchers, venture capitalists and other interested parties all share our passion of making the Hub the place to be for smart people in a smart province. So join us! Send an e-mail to indicate your interest to "INNOV8" - we look forward to hearing from you!

The Innovation Hub is a member of:
International Association of Science Parks (IASP) - Global network for Science/Technology Parks and innovation-based business incubators
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) - The world's leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship



Join a global network of science communicators
Inspired by similar organisations elsewhere in the world, the Southern African Science Communication Network [SASCON] is southern Africa's entry into the global network of science communicators. This free network promotes interaction and collaboration in the field of science communication. Read more

The National Advisory Council on Innovation [NACI] advises the Minister of Science and Technology of South Africa on the role and contribution of science, mathematics, innovation and technology, including indigenous technologies, in promoting and achieving national objectives.

Taking Science, Engineering and Technology to the people
The National Science, Engineering and Technology [SET] Week takes place from 5 - 10 May 2003. The SET Week is set aside by government to make people aware of the excitement and benefits of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives. Read more

The The National Science and Technology Forum [NSTF] is the sounding board, communication channel and constructive watchdog of S&T in South Africa. Call for entries are now open for the 5th NSTF Awards
for Outstanding Contributions to Science, Engineering and Technology.


The South African Quality Institute [SAQI] is the national body co-ordinating the quality effort in South Africa. SAQI is committed to promoting Quality in all fields of human endeavour through quality awareness, leadership principles, products and systems.

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