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BIGEN AFRICA announces head office relocation to SA's first Science Park
Innovative engineering solutions group, BIGEN AFRICA, has announced the relocation of its head office to a new building at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria.
Virtual reality as learning tool discussed at UN conference in Addis Ababa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa, in association with the Ethiopian Ministry of Capacity Building, recently hosted the first eLearning Africa conference, in Addis Ababa.
New aerospace initiative bridges the gap between government and industry
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has located its project management office at The Innovation Hub for a three-year incubation period during which to roll out its implementation strategy.
Hub tenant takes the development of quality solutions to new heights
Quality Engineering Development (QED), a new addition to the tenant community at The Innovation Hub, specialises in the development of custom-made safety- and mission-critical software.
Interactive3d learning objects take shape
Hub tenant, the Naledi3d Factory, and UNESCO recently embarked on a collaborative project to take the concept of the Interactive3d Learning Object to a more integrated level.
Hub joins celebration of entrepreneurship at Tshwane Youth Conference
As part of its mandate to encourage entrepreneurial activities in Tshwane, The Innovation Hub participated as an exhibitor in the Tshwane Youth Conference.
Global S&T Nerve Centre locates at the Hub
The Global Research Alliance (GRA) - a global knowledge pool of expertise in science and technology - has located its management office, called the GRA Nerve Centre, to the Innovation Centre at The Innovation Hub.
Patent Toolkit sponsors innovation at Vaal University of Technology
Trydian Interactive and Smit & Van Wyk Patent Attorneys, partners in developing the Patent Toolkit and both residents at The Innovation Hub, recently announced their cooperation with the Iscor Innovation Centre at the Vaal University of Technology.
Interns from Norway join the maxum Business Incubator
Three students from Norway, currently in South Africa attending an entrepreneur course at the Wits Business School, are undertaking an internship at The Innovation Hub's maxum Business Incubator.
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National Innovation Competition Showcase
The national Showcase of the National Innovation Competition (NIC) - aimed at promoting a culture of entrepreneurship through technology innovation among South Africa's youth - will take place at the Theatre on Track, Kyalami on Thursday,
13 July. To attend, contact Mitzi du Plessis on 012 991 1001.
FNB Business Plan Competition
This business plan competition is designed to take promising entrepreneurs to the next level, with over R10-million in potential funding, valuable prizes and business benefits on offer. Entries close on 31 August 2006.
New Biotech Park in India
The Karnataka State Cabinet in Bangalore has approved a proposal to set up a Biotech Park following a recommendation form the Vision Group on Biotechnology in May 2006.
Kauffman Launches eVenturing™ Website
To help entrepreneurs start and manage businesses, the Kauffman Foundation recently launched Kauffman eVenturing™ website to provide entrepreneurs with access to current information and "the best of the best" existing articles.
Technology Top 100 - Call for Entries
The TT100 Call for Entries is open to technology organisations registered in South Africa. If your company is a developer of new technologies or an innovative user of existing technology where you can show clear and tangible benefits, this is for you.
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INNOVATIONS portal on ITWeb
BEE online
The McKinsey Quarterly
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