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| Hub in the news |
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| Meet our people |
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Chief Executive Officer
Dr Neville Comins
Business Development & Marketing
Thibi Matshele
Value Added Services
Martin Yuill
Incubation & Entrepreneurship
Jill Sawers
Corporate Affairs
Tsietsi Maleho
Tel: +27 12 349 0376 / 70 / 83
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: Mr NL Moikangoa (Chairman), Mr JG Hattingh, Mr AJ Jordaan,
Ms S Lowitt, Mr P Maharaj,
Prof NC Maganyi, Mr I Naidoo, Mr JS Nel
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Virtual reality learning model supports community development
The Naledi3d Factory is helping to support the HP i-community project. To herald the first anniversary of the Mogalakwena i-Community project, South African President Thabo Mbeki was shown developments to date.
HUB associate company develops niche market application
Software consultancy eSay Programming cc, an associate company at The Innovation Hub, is now diversifying into writing specialised niche market applications especially for mobile platforms.
A French perspective on addressing the Innovation Chasm
The stimulation of the development of Science Parks is seen as building strategic assets for economic growth. The focus in France has been on the creation of Technopoles.
Entrepreneurship alive and well in Zimbabwe
Dave Lockwood, CEO of the Naledi3d Factory, recently visited Zimbabwe to deliver the keynote address at the E-Learning 2003 Conference.
The Innovation Hub supports the Big Idea
The Innovation Hub made a visible contribution to the Gauteng Big Idea conference for entrepreneurs, one of a series that were held in major cities across the country in August. Two members of The Innovation Hub made presentations, while resources were also committed to support the registration process.
HUB Business networking event attracts corporate sponsor
The Pub@Hub business networking event in August was made all the more memorable by the support of the very first Pub@Hub corporate sponsor, Adcock Ingram.
Lessons from abroad on entrepreneurship and incubation
Jill Sawers, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Manager at The Innovation Hub, reflects on her recent impressions of her visit to the United Kingdom where she attended the 48th International Conference on Small Business and an Entrepreneurs Expert Meeting, and visited the Surrey Research Park.
A Challenge with spirit and magic
The Innovation Hub participated in the Blue IQ Jo'burg City Challenge and the official opening of the Nelson Mandela Bridge, that links the Johannesburg suburbs of Braamfontein and Newton, at the end of July this year.
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Developing strengths and realising opportunities in biotechnology
The aim of the 3rd Cape Biotech conference, to be held on 17-18 November 2003 in Cape Town, is to further interaction between academic and industrial researchers, students, industrialists, entrepreneurs, government representatives, funders and all other parties interested in building a future in biotechnology in South Africa. Cape Biotech 2003 also aims to provide a forum for the transfer of scientific knowledge and ideas, and the presentation of key technological developments in biotechnology.
Honouring excellence in ICT
Forge Ahead BMI-T, in partnership with the Department of Communications, presents an annual ICT Achievers Award programme to stimulate the growth of the ICT sector in South Africa. The awards honour excellence amongst black ICT professionals who have made a significant contribution to the ICT sector and aims to encourage the continued growth of black entrepreneurship and role models of ICT excellence. The 2003 African ICT Achievers Awards 2003 will be held in November at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Blue IQ projects update
The Innovation Hub is one of 11 major Blue IQ projects and with the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, one of the two projects with a technology focus. Blue IQ is a multi-billion Rand initiative of the Gauteng Provincial Government to invest in economic infrastructure development in identified mega projects in tourism, smart industries and high value-added manufacturing, to create a truly "smart" province.
The Swedish Challenge Award for Invention and Innovation
The Embassy of Sweden in South Africa extended an invitation to South Africa to participate in the upcoming Swedish Challenge competition, "Innovations for Development in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDESA)". The overall objective of IDESA is to encourage an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and to identify and reward individuals exhibiting creativity.
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Together we can make a difference
No matter who we are, where we are, and what we do, we are all dependent on water. 2003 is a year for us to focus our attention on protecting and respecting our water resources, as individuals, communities, countries, and as a global family of concerned citizens. Celebrate the International Year of Freshwater 2003.
Biotech bits and bobs
According to the National Business Incubator Association (NBIA) in the United States, a new guide on the US biotechnology industry has been produced by the Biotechnology Industry Association.
Mobile data critical to mobile industry
Mobile data is one of the world's fastest growing new industries of the 21st century, and is a critical element for the future of the mobile industry. Operators are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Even as voice remains key for SA mobile operators, data represents a major new revenue source for an industry looking to increase its profitability and enhance its appeal to international investors. Click here and then on News in the right hand column of the page on the GIBS website.
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