Stimulating Innovation for Development- The Innovation Hub -

Presentation by McLean SibandaCEO: The Gauteng Innovation Hub, South Africa

2017 UNPAN/SADC Workshop, 29th June 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

3Overview 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: 2016-20204

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• CODE Tribe 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

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2536

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Soweto

Alex

Ga-Rankuwa

Mohlakeng

Tembisa

Mamelodi

Sebokeng

Company Sectors

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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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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

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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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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

21Concluding 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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