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 This month's highlights |
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| Hub in the news |
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| Meet our people |
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| Contact us |
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The Hub Management Team
Tel: +27 12 884-0000
Fax: +27 12 844-1107
Physical Address: Ground floor, the Innovation Centre, Mark Shuttleworth Street, The Innovation Hub, Persequor Extension 10, Pretoria [map available]
Postal Address: PostNet Suite 213,
Private Bag X844, Silverton 0127,
Pretoria, South Africa
Website: www.theinnovationhub.com
Directors: Ms N Canca, Dr N Comins
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Hub resident applies local knowledge to global market
Hub resident, IntoWeb Training, has created waves locally and abroad with its original and progressive approach to training and examinations systems.
Future worlds of technology under the spotlight at the Hub
One of The Innovation Hub's strategic "Knowledge Partners" has announced that they are arranging a conference to consider the impact of innovation on future business solutions that are based on emerging technologies.
Optimising supply chain logistics through customised solutions
Recently located at the Hub, e-Logics is a software development company, providing system solutions to automate and optimise business and engineering logistics processes.
TMI Consultancy joins maxum Business Incubator
TMI Consultancy, now resident in the maxum Business Incubator, is at the forefront of rapidly enhancing and adapting the latest global technologies for local markets.
French delegation visit the Hub
A delegation from France, including the Minister of Foreign Trade, recently visited the Hub as part of their South African tour to explore local investment opportunities.
Graduates geared to deliver innovative services
The Smart City Community Contact project, launched at the Hub in June, is training graduates to help improve the City's communication with its residents through the use of innovative technologies.
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Poll rates local ADSL uptake 'pathetic'
Poll reports a 82% negative response to local ASDL uptake. Compared globally, South Africa falls behind on a daily basis.
Indian companies are heavy IT spenders
Businesses in India invest significant funds in IT and are keen to adopt new and advanced products and solutions.
IT planning equals bigger returns
A UK survey has highlighted a lack of specialist IT knowledge of the manufacturing sector, with manufacturers regarding investments in IT as wasted.
Local S&T to benefit from EU funding
South Africa and the EU are collaborating to identify opportunities for funding local S&T development.
Incubation can increase employment
Incubators that mentor and other assist emerging businesses can contribute to increased employment and strengthening the formal sector.
African ICT Achievers Awards
Join the gala African ICT Achievers Awards celebrations, a superb opportunity to network and get the inside information from the 2005 Achievers.
Innovating towards Tomorrow’s World of Business
Join international speakers at a local futures conference as a forerunner to establishing a Futures Laboratory at the Hub.
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| Hot Links |
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InnovAsia 2005
Thailand's National Innovation Agency and UNESCO are convening Asia's first regional conference on innovation management.
Globelics Africa 2005
The global conference aims to build research capacity in Africa by linking researchers from Africa with those in other regions of the world.
Our knowledge partners:
Adams & Adams is the largest law practice in South Africa dealing with all aspects of intellectual property law.
Dr Derrick Hurlin, is a Technology Management and Intellectual Property Consultant.
FuTioN provides innovative business strategy solutions to ICT companies.
TechnoScene provides business consulting in the management of knowledge, innovation, technology and in the commercialisation of innovation.
Triumph Venture Capital is a dynamic South African venture capital firm.
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