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Stimulating Innovation for Development- The Innovation Hub -
Presentation by McLean SibandaCEO: The Gauteng Innovation Hub, South Africa
2017 CPSI Public Sector Innovation ConferenceEmperors Palace, 30th August 2017
Gauteng Innovation & Knowledge Economy Strategy, 2012
Improve internal efficiency of organisations Improve external or
environmental efficiencies Create new local value or knowledge chains
Create innovation demand with Government expenditure Commercialise government
innovations Use government demand to
stimulate innovation
Establish alternative economic value chains in communities (TER) Catalyse and commercialise community innovation
OBJECTIVE 3:Improve livelihood and quality of life of GCR
citizens
OBJECTIVE 1:Improve competitiveness of
local economy(set of identified sectors)
OBJECTIVE 2:Improve efficiency of service
delivery in GCR governments
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES- to support economic growth, government service delivery, and quality of life -
Economic Development& Competitiveness Public Service Delivery
Active Citizens: Impact of innovation on society
4Overview of The Innovation Hub
Skilled workforce
Knowledge based enterprises
Decent Jobs
Socio-economic development
Organisational sustainability
OUTCOMES
A trusted innovation agency and partner of choice in fostering socio-economicdevelopment, transformation and industry competitiveness in Gauteng through innovation
Vision
Strategic Partnerships Industry R&D / HEI Instititutions Public International Civic Society
Strategic Approach and Business Model: 2016-20205
Maxum Business Incubators
Maxum Smart (Smart Industries (ICT & advanced manufacturingMaxum Media Accelerator (Creative industries)
CIC Business Incubator
Green Economy• Energy• Water• Waste
BioPark Business Incubator
Bio-economy: Health and Agro-processing
eKasiLabs Innovation Centres
(Across all focus sectors)
- Soweto, Garankuwa, Mohlakeng, Alex, Mamelodi, Tembisa, Vaal / Sebokeng
Factory programme: 12 months pre-revenue/ pre-commercialisation Core programme: up to 3 years at revenue/ commercialisation
The Innovation Hub, Lynwood
Satellite Innovation Centres across the Gauteng’s 5 Corridors: Supporting
grassroots innovation
Incubation Programmes
Tshomologong Precinct – Wits University, Braamfontein, JHB
Maxum DigitalDigital: gaming, animation & reality
Alexandra Start-up Weekend
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Innovation Hub Programme to promote the Innovation and entrepreneurship in the township communities• New innovative Output in the community, in line with TMR / TER Provincial economic policies• Innovative Entrepreneurship in the community, including social entrepreneurship
By Rolling out traditional programme / offering by Innovation hub, closer to the people / youth in the township
Develop Local Innovation Ecosystem• GATE Competition• OPEIX
Localise Free Access to• Hot desk• Computers• Internet
Localised Incubation Support• Mentoring ( Business / Technical)• VAS / Commercialisation• Access to funding
Localised Skill Development• CodeTribe Academy• Schools Programme• On-going Training Initiatives ( SUNSA)
Overview of eKasiLabs – Township Economy Revitalisation
Companies Incubated 184 Ownership
MARCH 2017PROGRESS DASHBOARD
89%
11%
Pre-Commercial
Core
66%
34%Male
Female80%
20%
Under 35
Over 35
No. of Companies per eKasiLabs
62
2536
20
278 6
Soweto
Alex
Ga-Rankuwa
Mohlakeng
Tembisa
Mamelodi
Sebokeng
Company Sectors
46
25
2716
22
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27 Smart Industries Manufacturing
Agro-/food-processing Bioprocessing
Creative Economy Green Economy
Other
98%
2%
Africans
Colored
eKasi to be preferred Programmes for implementation of municipal youth development initiatives
Position eKasi as preferred Programmes for implementation of government Dev. policies
Partnership with the academia, industry association and other developmental agencies
eKasi to be preferred Programmes for Public Private Partnership in driving Corporate Social Investment Initiatives
Current Partners Prospective Partners
Strategic Partnerships
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2.
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4.
2015 - 2016 2018 - 2019
Short terms
2017 - 2018
Increasing the culture of innovative entrepreneurship in the townships
Increase in sustainable entrepreneurial activities in the township communities
Increase in the output of innovative products and solutions and sustainable enterprising from the townshipsMedium
terms
Long terms
Success for eKasiLab Programme need to be understood from incremental perspective
eKasiLabsStrategic Positioning and Approach
• Sector Focus for each eKasiLab will be alighted to relevant or specific key sector of the development corridor,
• Alignment will be on a 60 : 40 basis, with ICT and additive manufacturing cutting across all the 10 eKasiLabs
• The main objective of this alignment is primarily to :
• Enable local entrepreneurs to take advantage of existing opportunities in each corridor
• Enable incorporation of township economy into the main provincial / national economic activities
finance, services, ICT and pharmaceutical industries
manufacturing, logistics and transport industries
automotive sector, research, development, innovation and the knowledge-based economy
new industries, new economic nodes and new cities, including agro-processing and mining
eKasiLabs Business IncubatorsSmart Industries,
manufacturing, water, energy & waste, creative industries, Bio
& agro-processing
new industries, new economic nodes and new cities, as well as agro-processing and manufacturing
Gauteng City Region Development Corridors
Sector Focus
46
252716
22
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27 Smart Industries ManufacturingAgro-/food-processing BioprocessingCreative Economy Green EconomyOther
Future Expansion ModelFirstly, expansion plans for eKasiLab will also aligned to the GCR, with 2 eKasiLabs in each of the 5 GCR corridors !!
Phase 2 of expansion planwill entail growing the size ofeach eKasiLab into RICswith focus on :
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2
2
Soweto & Alex
Tembisa & Kathorus
Sebokeng & Sharpeville
Garankuwa & Mamelodi
Mohlakeng & Carletonville
Bigger Infrastructure• Rental Space for Startups
and SMEs that are generating revenue
• Host other ED Programme (GEP ,SEDA, CIPC, SARS)
Incubation Programme• Increase the size of
eKasiLab Core or Post Revenue startups (60%)
• Ensure sustainability of support for pre-commercial incubation
Regional Innovation Centers10 eKasiLabs covering the GCR
Solution Exchange Platform
Private Companies
SOEsGovt Depts
UniversitiesResearch InstitutesSMMEs
Publish innovation challenges & respond to tech offers
Submit innovation responses & push technology offers
Actively mediated business transaction
Solution Seekers
Solution Providers
Open Innovation Solution Exchange (OpenIX)Building Linkages
OpenIXAddressing Competitiveness
2 x solutions selected and currently being tested for feasibility
1 x Internet of Things technology selected to go-to-market with MTN
2 x solutions selected, 1 x solution launched in Rustenburg
Biometric solution piloted at 4 x clinics in City of Tshwane
500+ alarm units piloted in Diepslootwith SAPS and Vodacom
8 x green technology innovations selected for pilots in GDID
OpenIXAddressing Service Delivery and Development
Looksee.do
Remote maintenance support throughaugmented reality.
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Green Technology Pilot Projects
WHC Leak-Less Valve
Toilet inletcontrol mechanism to stop leaks.
Carbon Track
Smart energy monitoring and control via mobileapp.
SolarPlus
Solar heating management controller for lease-based installs
Transport
OpenIXAddressing Modernisation and Green Economy
Introducing Memeza Community Alarms
Memeza Community Alarms
How does MHCA work
T s h w a n e S a f e t y A p pMobile App For Enhancing Community Safety
22Concluding RemarksSupporting High Growth SMEs in the Bioeconomy
Concluding RemarksEntrepreneurship – Jazz (Trust) and Orchestra (Skills Mix)
Innovation not linear process
Continuous adaptation and refinement
Trust essential
Leadership important Conductor sets the tone Orchestra = Different
instruments Each player is important
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www.theinnovationhub.com InnovHubZA@Innovhub / @ekasilab
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