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The role of the Innovation HUB

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GUEST: Nothile Mpisi the Acting CEO of The Innovation Hub and General Manager of The Innovation Hub’s eKasiLab Programme

The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng Province is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency. The Innovation Hub offers a number of incubation programmes in the Bioeconomy (agro processing and pharmaceutical), Smart Industries (ICT and advanced manufacturing) and Green Economy (Water purification, waste management and renewable energy). In addition, The Innovation Hub operates a range of enterprise development, skills development and innovation enabling programmes both in the science park and throughout the Gauteng region.
26 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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