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OpenIX Open Innovation Exchange
Team & Partners
A Proven Methodology
Explore Challenges
Contact OpenIX

OpenIX Open Innovation Exchange

OpenIX is an Open Innovation Exchange that delivers tangible solutions to real challenges posted by solution seekers in government and the private sector, and connects leading African researchers and entrepreneurs with new opportunities to commercialise their innovations.

How is this different?

OpenIX is leading a growing movement towards open innovation on the African continent and has built a track record of novel solutions and new deals for our members. Through our extensive relationships with both the growing African innovation community and global science and technology partners, we are able to access a unique mix of unconventional ideas and recognised experts. We source the appropriate solution for your need but also give you a picture of global trends and weak signals in your technology space. Our intensive campaign and wide reach accelerates the innovation process for organisations and the time to market for technology developers.

Team & Partners

OpenIX is run by a team based at The Innovation Hub that includes open innovation and PhD sector specialists, with strong backgrounds in innovation, research and management consulting in South Africa, Africa and globally.

We have partnered in the launch of OpenIX with the City of Tshwane, home of The Innovation Hub, and a leader in driving innovation practices within local government; as well as the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), a pioneer of open innovation services in South Africa.

A Proven Methodology

OpenIX connects solution seekers and providers by engaging the open innovation market to find solutions for Challenges posed by regional innovation seekers from government, state-owned enterprises, private companies and local communities; whilst creating opportunities for solution providers and entrepreneurs from the region.

We use a proprietary, rigorous and robust C4 methodology to define the organisation's need or Challenge which is then posted on the platform and activated through a focused campaign that funnels 1000’s of contacts down to a handful of high potential solutions. A similar approach is used to assist innovators in showcasing their Technology Offers.

Explore Challenges

Challenge	Closing Date
A CALL TO RECRUIT AN EXPERIENCED AND VISIONARY TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER LEAD TO OVERSEE AND ENSURE EXECUTION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CLUSTER CHALLENGE Tech Innovation Cluster Challenge Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/11/10
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SOLUTION – RESOURCE EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME FOR SMMEs IN GAUTENG - “Seeking Innovative M&E Solutions to Assess Green Technology Impact Among Gauteng SMMEs” Demand Led open call - Resource efficiency ME Challenge Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/11/14
An opportunity to pilot innovative solutions aimed at promoting sustainable development and revitalisation of the Gauteng Province, with a strategic focus on advancing the digital, green, and bio-economies, as well as safety and security sector. These initiatives are designed to address core service delivery challenges and reduce inefficiencies within both the public and private sectors. Demand-Led Open Innovation Call.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/08/22
Call for pilot proposal: KWO Community Care System Kungwini Welfare Organisation Challenge.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/06/13
Call for proposal: A call for the Product Development Lab Panel of Technical Operators for a 2 (two) year pilot at The Innovation Hub Product Development Lab_Call for Proposal Brief.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/06/06
Seeking providers of alternative energy solutions, water supply systems, water treatment technologies, and water conservation solutions Resource Efficiency Programme Solution Providers Challenge Brief.pdf TOR Resource efficiency.pdf	2025/03/04
Seeking providers of alternative energy solutions, water supply systems, water treatment technologies, and water conservation solutions Resource Efficiency Programme_Solution Providers _Challenge Brief_25.pdf TOR Resource efficiency_.pdf	2025/02/21
Challenge Brief: A call for SMMEs in the manufacturing / agricultural sectors that utilizes a lot of water and/ or energy to submit applications to be assisted with technologies that will improve their efficiencies (Solution seekers) GDED_TIHMC_ Resource Efficiency Programme_Call for SMMEs _ Solution Seekers_Challenge.pdf	2025/02/21
Call for Innovations: Transform Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels (TISH)! Piloting opportunities for innovative solutions. TISH_Townships Informal Settlements and Hostels Challenge Brief. Dec 2024 (003).pdf TOR Resource efficiency_.pdf	2025/02/07
Challenge Brief: A call for SMMEs in the manufacturing / agricultural sectors that utilizes a lot of water and/ or energy to submit applications to be assisted with technologies that will improve their efficiencies (Solution seekers) GDED_TIHMC_ Resource Efficiency Programme_Call for SMMEs _ Challenge_29_01_25-1-2.pdf TOR Resource efficiency_.pdf	2025/01/29
Integrated solution: Water Purification and Clean Energy solution Challenge GDID_TIHMC_ Integrated solution_water purification and clean energy Challenge_29_01_2025-1-3.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2025/01/29
Challenge Brief: A call for SMMEs in the manufacturing / agricultural sectors that utilizes a lot of water and/ or energy to submit applications to be assisted with technologies that will improve their efficiencies ( Solution seekers) GDED_TIHMC_ Resource Efficiency Programme_Call for SMMEs _ Challenge_10_12_24.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf TOR Resource efficiency.pdf	2024/12/10
Integrated solution : Water Purification and Clean Energy solution Challenge GDED_TIHMC_ Energy Audit Challenge_10_12_24.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/12/10
Challenge Brief for Water and/ or Energy Accredited Audit Firms / Certified Audit Professionals GDID_TIHMC_ Integrated solution_water purification and clean energy Challenge_10_12_24.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/12/10
Integrated solution : Water Purification and Clean Energy solution Challenge GDID_TIHMC_ Integrated solution_water purification and clean energy Challenge_2024.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/12/02
Water and/ or Energy Accredited Audit Firms / Certified Audit Professionals Water and/ or Energy Accredited Audit Firms / Certified Audit Professionals.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/11/27
Resource Efficiency Programme Call for SMMEs Resource Efficiency Programme Call for SMMEs.pdf TOR Resource efficiency_-Final.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/11/27
Townships Informal Settlements and Hostels Challenge (TISH) Townships Informal Settlements and Hostels Challenge Brief.v2.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/09/20
Water Efficiency and Water Purification Challenge Water Efficiency and Water Purification Challenge.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/09/13
Sharepoint Intranet Development Challenge Sharepoint Intranet Development Challenge.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/05/20
Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostels (TISH) Challenge (TISH) Townships Informal Settlements and Hostels Challenge Brief.final.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/02/15
Challenge Dual Power Golf Cart Challenge_Dual Powered Golf Cart(s).pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/02/15
Challenge Digital Visitor staff event management system Digital Vistor Challenge_11_12_23.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/08/13
Borehole Water Purification Challenge GDID Water Purification Draft Challenge Brief.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2023/12/01
Palliative Home Base Care system Centurion-Hospice-Challenge-Brief-Final.pdf Declaration of interest SBD4.pdf	2024/08/13

Contact OpenIX

Email: challenges@theinnovationhub.com

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