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Directors: Ms N Canca, Dr N Comins

Hub tenant attracts international partner

Innovative asset risk management company, Edge Risk Management Solutions (EdgeRMS™) has formalised a partnership with international Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wireless Technology market leader, Laipac Technology Inc.

Strengthening our regional systems of innovation

The challenges faced by most countries with growth strategies centre on complementing the traditional economy with extensions into the knowledge economy.

Telezer0 deal aims to address the digital divide

Telezer0 SA (Pty) Ltd has successfully concluded a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Korean company GN&S (Global Network and System) to collaborate in hardware and software technology transfer.

Using virtual reality to learn in different languages

The implementation of interactive, Virtual Reality-based learning was taken one step further at a recent international workshop held at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria.

Providing dedicated support for small business development

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller has been providing a range of support and advice services to the resident start-up companies participating in the incubation programmes.

Visit to Finnish Science Park, Technopolis Oulu

Corporate Affairs Manager at The Innovation Hub, Tsietsi Maleho, visited several institutions in the Oulu region in Finland, where he also attended a workshop.

SABTIA facilitates discussion between incubation professionals and stakeholders

The South African Business and Technology Incubation Association, hosted a regional stakeholder event to promote networking amongst member organisations and stakeholders.

The Innovation Hub supports Gauteng Premier's "Senior Management Conference"

The Innovation Hub again participated in the Gauteng Premier's 4th annual Senior Management Conference, held in Sandton recently.


Hub to participate in Futurex/Equip 2006 exhibition

The Innovation Hub and Exhibitions for Africa will again be partnering at Futurex/Equip 2006 in May this year.


Theft-proof pyramid coffins, biofuel from waste and no more maths problems

Imagine a software system that allows you to solve virtually any mathematical problem, or how about a fuel that burns cleaner?


Event programme at the Hub adds value and builds networks

Members of The Innovation Hub community have already this year participated in a number of well-attended events and activities at the Hub campus in Pretoria.

Hub seen as a role model Science Park in Africa

The Rector of Polytechnic of Namibia, Dr Tjama Tjivikua, visited The Innovation Hub in February this year, accompanied by the Director of Planning and International Relations,
Ms Neavera Olivier.



Mobility in business - why companies should implement mobile solutions

A monthly column of practical advice for entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized businesses. Proudly sponsored by HP in the interest of SME development in SA.

Associated activities

Biotech companies seek alternative funding sources for new therapies
Venture capitalists are, generally speaking, not putting money into early-stage biotechs," says Robert Keefer, a Research Triangle Park-based biotech business development consultant. This has led companies "to explore transatlantic deals with big drug firms," he says.

DataPro aims to ride technology boom wave
Internet company DataPro has been investing heavily in building up its voice and data services in anticipation of increased demand as the telecommunications market becomes more competitive.

More Internet selling in US
One in six US internet users have sold goods and services online and 2% do so on a given day, a new study found. Those who use the internet more frequently have high-speed broadband connections or have been online longer and are more likely to be an online seller.

Will your company exist three years from now?
As more and more successful entrepreneurs are realising, 'competitive intelligence' - or CI - is a key ingredient in building sustainable competitive advantage to compete effectively in the global knowledge economy. Companies that do not engage in competitive intelligence - or embrace a culture supportive of CI - could well become extinct in the near future as they face competition from unsighted and non-traditional sources.

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