Pretoria, South Africa - [29 February 2024] - The Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition, in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Emory University Guizzeta Business School, Atlanta, Georgia proudly announces the winners of its 13th annual awards ceremony. This year's theme, "Solving Societal Challenges Through Technology Innovation," reflects the commitment of South Africa's innovative entrepreneurs to addressing critical issues facing the nation.
The GAP Innovation Competition aims to support and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation in South Africa. Candidates from five sectors of the economy - Biosciences, Medical, Green Economy, ICT, and Township Economy Revitalisation (TER) - showcased their remarkable innovations.
Mr Mothibedi Matshele, Interim CEO of The Innovation Hub Management Company, expressed pride in this year's participants, stating, "Our country is renowned for its strong economy, and our researchers and innovative entrepreneurs have consistently proven themselves as beacons of innovation."
Tasneem Motara, Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Economic Development, commended the winners, saying, "These entrepreneurs are not only driving economic growth but also creating solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. Their innovations are inspiring and demonstrate the potential of South Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem."
The winners were selected for their contributions to their respective fields. The awards ceremony, held at The Innovation Hub, featured a diverse range of innovators, each offering unique solutions to societal challenges.
Green Economy Category Winners:
ICT Category Winners:
Biosciences Category Winners:
Medical Category Winners:
Township Economy Revitalisation (TER) Category Winners:
The winners received prizes that include seed funding and access to The Innovation Hub's unique incubation programmes, empowering them to further develop and scale their innovations.
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About The Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA). As the innovation agency of the Gauteng province, it is responsible for managing Africa's first internationally accredited Science and Technology Park of the same name and is a full member of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP). Strategically located in Tshwane, South Africa's executive capital in the 'smart' province of Gauteng, The Innovation Hub implements initiatives identified in the Gauteng Innovation Strategy and Green Economy strategy to advance the economic development and growth of the province through innovation. The Innovation Hub has created unique spaces in Tshwane and the rest of the Gauteng province for high-tech entrepreneurs, world-class businesses, academics, researchers and venture capitalists to meet, network and prosper.
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