| Position available | 10/05/2012 |
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TIA is seeking an engineering or science post-graduate student nearing the completion of their studies for a one year internship program within the Western Cape Business Development unit based in Cape Town. The internship would begin on 1 September and would primarily entail getting involved in the roll-out of regional technology innovation projects and initiatives. |
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| Spin-out companies offer numerous benefits | 01/02/2012 |
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The global trend towards the commercialisation of university research is well suited to the South African context. But state subsidies for universities are dwindling, while the quality of academic research remains high. In an article published recently in the Cape Argus, InnovUS CEO Anita Nel argues the case for the establishment of more university spin-out companies in South Africa. Click here to read the full article. |
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| Making money from free software | 11/10/2011 |
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Open Source entrepreneur Anton de Wet addressed students at the recent InnovUS Mavericks Entrepreneurs Evening on the topic of “Unconventional start-ups: Understanding the creation of value”. His presentation included a new perspective on how we should view money and insight into the theory of spiral dynamics. He also addressed the topic of how it is possible to make money by selling free software. Unconventional start-ups: Understanding the creation of value |
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| To be or not to be: University Incubators | 06/09/2011 |
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From a whimper to a shout out! Such is the history of university business incubators over the past decade. From the existence of a countable few before the year 2000, universities, colleges, and even community colleges have “manned up” on the issue of creating incubators at every crossroad and in every community. It’s all about community engagement and prosperity through innovation and economic development. |
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| Calling all biotechnology entrepreneurs | 27/07/2011 |
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Register now for a Certificate in Bio-entrepreneurship presented by the University of Pretoria. Course dates are 22-26 August 2011 (Pretoria) and 19-23 September 2011 (Cape Town). The Certificate course is followed by an Advanced Certificate course after which 10 finalists will be selected to receive invitations to attend a fully sponsored Summer School in Switzerland in June 2012. Click here for more information. |
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| Bioprospecting rules relaxed | 13/04/2011 |
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It is now much easier for researchers involved in bioprospecting projects to comply with the Biodiversity Act. As from 1 April 2011 researchers are no longer required to obtain a bioprospecting permit for projects not yet ready for commercialisation or for projects for which a complete patent application has not yet been filed. Click below for more information on bioprospecting rules and the bioprospecting notification form or contact InnovUS. |
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| Enter the Anglo Platinum competition | 13/04/2011 |
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Anglo Platinum and the Technology Innovation Agency are currently discussing the respective companies’ innovation competitions. They are also considering a combined effort in which Anglo Platinum will be the main sponsor for the platinum group metals innovation stream in the National Innovation Competition. Click below for more information on the Anglo Platinum competition or contact InnovUS. • Anglo Innovation advertisement |
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| New IP rights law could boost SA’s economy | 24/01/2011 |
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Private sector scepticism over South Africa’s new intellectual property rights law for universities may prove unfounded. Contrary to fears that it could result in the “nationalisation” of intellectual property, the new law could have positive – and profitable - implications for government, universities and the private sector.
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| Sensi used to detect heart defects in children with cleft palates | 24/01/2011 |
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| Technology Innovation Agency - Call for Proposals | 20/12/2010 |
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Sensi, a decision support software package designed by Diacoustics Medical Devices, a spin-off company of the Stellenbosch University, to assist medical examiners in heart auscultation, is currently being used by the La Sonrie Conmigo foundation in Venezuela to detect congenital heart diseases under children with cleft palates.
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