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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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Providing integrated business solutions for small to mid-sized businesses
Since moving to The Innovation Hub precinct at the end of August, SMB Solutions has felt at home amongst entrepreneurs and
innovators in this thriving knowledge worker community.
ICPay places financial control in the palm of your hand
Immediate Cellphone Payment (Pty) Ltd (ICPay), a new tenant at the Hub, is set to revolutionise the financial services market with a unique and innovative cellphone payment solution.
Is government meeting the needs of technology-driven, innovative SMEs?
Following the release recently of the dti's medium-term 2005-2008 Strategic Framework for SMEs, NewsBits caught up with the Hub's Incubation Manager, Jill Sawers for comment on how this could impact the high-tech SME environment.
Modfin partners with the Hub to support innovators and entrepreneurs
Dynamic financial solutions company, Modfin has partnered with The Innovation Hub to support the efforts of high-tech innovators and entrepreneurs.
Tshwane Metro adopts locally developed novel electricity vending system
The Hub environment has seen yet another example of the successful implementation of a locally-developed product for the South African market with the unveiling of the novel Cell Power prepaid electricity vending system.
Virtual reality set to play a key role in the training of Zimbabwe's beekeepers
The Naledi3d Factory has embarked on their latest African community development project - the training of beekeepers in Zimbabwe.
Martin Manmohan joins maxum Business Incubator
Martin Manmohan joined The Innovation Hub in September 2005 as the Operations Manager of the maxum Business Incubator at the Hub.
DBIT makes IT affordable for SMMEs
DBIT Management Systems provides a complete package of hardware, software and services to enable a business to minimise paper work, optimize control and satisfy the latest International standards and legal requirements.
SABTIA draws the crowds, proving incubation is alive
The first International SABTIA (SA Business and Technology Incubation Association) conference held at Misty Hills in September this year attracted over 100 local and international incubator professionals and interested parties.
SmartCity workshop looks at technology and innovation to serve the community
Local participants and international visitors recently attended a three day SmartCity workshop held at the Conference Venue at The Innovation Hub.
maxum’s first Happy Hour set to become tradition
A new Friday afternoon 'tradition' is in the making - the maxum Business Incubator launched its first Happy Hour on Friday 2 September this year, and judging from the enthusiastic response from eager participants, history is being written.
The Innovation Hub Hosts Software Freedom Day 2005
The Innovation Hub, in conjunction with Enterprise Building tenant company, AgileWorks hosted the Pretoria celebrations of international Software Freedom Day.
Hub's INNOV8 Community Leads the Way at "Innovation & Sustainability Awards 2005"
The Innovation Hub's INNOV8 community initiative has confirmed its leadership position as South Africa's premier high-tech and knowledge-intensive "intelligent community" network!
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The Innovation Hub to Partner with Illinois at Biotech Africa 2005
The Innovation Hub will partner with the State of Illinois Africa Trade and Investment Office at the upcoming Biotech Africa 2005 trade show, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 18-20 October 2005.
The Hub will also co-sponsor a briefing breakfast on Thursday,
20 October, featuring Dr Peter Johnsen, Director of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois. Johnsen will provide a brief overview on developments in the US Biotechnology Community. To reserve your seat at this prestigious event - for which seats are strictly limited - please e-mail us at innov8@theinnovationhub.com.
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Don't miss out on the following forthcoming events!
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EU Innovation challenges and policies outlined in new report
The European Union had published an extensive review and listing of innovation polices in Europe and the rest of the world. Innovation Policy in Europe 2004 is the latest edition of the annual policy synthesis report of TrendChart, managed by the EU Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry.
World Internet News Service tracks nanotechnology developments
WINS delivers continuous coverage of businesses, innovations, research updates, public policy issues and event announcements. Designed to give nano professionals quick access to the day's most important information, WINS headlines are linked directly to the source of each story.
International Conference Proceedings on innovation for SMEs
Have a look at presentations from the annual meeting of the International Network for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises. The presentations address the difficulty of technological change for these types of enterprises.
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Entrepreneurship support through Business Incubation
NBIA is famous for offering unparalleled, face-to-face networking opportunities. Business incubation professionals from around the world attend NBIA events to exchange ideas with colleagues who have similar challenges and successes.
A Seminar on Essential Science Communication
A one-day science communication seminar for staff members in science centres, science councils, universities, NGOs, government departments and other research institutions.
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| Our knowledge partners |
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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.
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.
Modfin is a dynamic financial solutions company which aims to provide total satisfaction to their customers by supplying a complete integration of all of computing and accounting needs.
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| Our product partners |
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Court Classique Hotel: 30% discount on accommodation and complimentary transfers to The Innovation Hub. Contact: Marise Baard on (012) 344 4420.
Villa Africa Guesthouse: 10-20% discount on accommodation and complimentary transfers to The Innovation Hub. Contact: Els or Jaco on (012) 348 5108.
BKL Travel & Tours: Discount on transfers subject to group size and distance. Contact: Godfrey or Gladys on
(012) 542 4184.
Hewlett Packard: Significant monthly discounts on HP’s exciting range of products – don’t miss out!
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