Innovation Eco-System Map of Cape Town

The Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry through its Innovation Initiative is embarking on mapping the Innovation Eco-system in the greater Cape Town region. This eco-system is defined through the Innovation Initiative mission of being an assistant to the Innovation Entrepreneur in their business and product development.

Cape Town has become the hub of innovation activity across many different sectors in recent years. We have a thriving ICT sector with numerous businesses making world headlines all supported by local organisations and programmes. We also have a well-established academic and private support programmes and Tech Transfer Offices within the main universities who support both students and other SMME in their innovative product development. The selection of Incubators and Accelerators who span across both the private and public sectors offer a full range of services and products.  And the list goes on.

Through the Innovation Initiative, we aim to identify and map out as many of the role-players and stakeholders within the innovation eco-system in order to create a seamless process roadmap for new ideas and products.

We have identified 13 different sectors within the eco-system and will over the next few weeks, using email, Monkey Survey and in-person interviews begin to build and populate the map.

All identified organisations will be pinned to an open source Google-based map application detailing each sector, offerings and details. This map will become a part of the Innovation Initiative toolkit offered through the Cape Chamber to the entrepreneurs in Cape Town.

We call all interested parties, people and organisations who wish to become a part of this process to please email us on InnovationCapeTown@gmail.com for more information or to gain access to the questionnaire.

By |2018-02-06T10:18:42+02:00February 6th, 2018|Entrepreneurship, Innovation|0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

The Cape Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Initiative Forum invites all Innovators and Inventors to our first monthly Innovation Information Session. If you have a new project or idea and need help to get it to market, then join us and other like-minded innovators and inventors as we unpack the challenges of product and business development.

  • Planned activities for 2018 will be presented
  • Feedback on issues and desired topics of future talks and workshops will be discussed

Speaker profile:
Bruce Wade, following 15 years in corporate life, has run his own business since 1998, giving him a wide range of experience in developing ideas into sustainable companies. He is an author, speaker, trainer and the inventor of The Sphere of Mankind and the Business Arrow.
Bruce is a qualified Merchant Naval Officer, Fire Fighter, Ships Medic, Radio Operator, Ski boat Skipper, Advanced Scuba Diver, Computer Programmer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Retail Analyst, Trainer, Counsellor and Business Coach.

REGISTER NOW:
•  Register now
021 402 4300
Linda Roopen

By |2018-01-09T11:29:36+02:00January 9th, 2018|Innovation|0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

Innovation Information Session

Wednesday 23rd May

Join us at the next Cape Town’s Innovation Information Session on Wednesday 23rd May in Woodstock.

This session will be dedicated to the launch of the new Ideas Validation Programme due for launch in June. Come learn how to validate your innovative ideas into a solid business plan that could one day make you some money.

We will take you through the three phases of ideation and give you an overview of what to expect from the new programme.

If you are inventor, creative entrepreneur of just a man with a plan then this session is a must.

Booking is done via Quicket, it is FREE and includes snacks, wine and refreshments.

Bookings: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/46771-innovation-information-session-may/

By |2018-05-04T12:25:45+02:00December 21st, 2017||0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

Information Session on Rapid Iteration in the Product development Cycle.

The Cape Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Initiative Forum invites all Innovators and Inventors to our monthly Innovation Information Session. If you have a new project or idea and need help to get it to market, then join us and other like-minded innovators and inventors as we unpack the challenges of product and business development.

We will be focusing on Rapid Iteration for Innovation in products with information on 3D printing, moulding and plastics. If you are involved in this sector as a product or service provider or have a product that you are working on and need some guidance or information about, then please join us for this session.

 

By |2018-02-15T11:06:08+02:00December 21st, 2017||0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

Information Session on the importance of “problem and plan” in the innovation cycle.

The Cape Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Initiative Forum invites all Innovators and Inventors to our monthly Innovation Information Session. If you have a new project or idea and need help to get it to market, then join us and other like-minded innovators and inventors as we unpack the challenges of product and business development.

  • Planned activities for 2018 will be presented
  • Feedback on issues and desired topics of future talks and workshops will be discussed

Event organiser: Linda Roopen on 021 402 4300 or email linda@capechamber.co.za

Speaker profile:
Bruce Wade, following 15 years in corporate life, has run his own business since 1998, giving him a wide range of experience in developing ideas into sustainable companies. He is an author, speaker, trainer and the inventor of The Sphere of Mankind and the Business Arrow.

Bruce is a qualified Merchant Naval Officer, Fire Fighter, Ships Medic, Radio Operator, Ski boat Skipper, Advanced Scuba Diver, Computer Programmer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Retail Analyst, Trainer, Counsellor and Business Coach.

By |2017-12-21T14:48:03+02:00December 21st, 2017||0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

Information Session on the importance of “problem and plan” in the innovation cycle.

The Cape Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Initiative Forum invites all Innovators and Inventors to our monthly Innovation Information Session. If you have a new project or idea and need help to get it to market, then join us and other like-minded innovators and inventors as we unpack the challenges of product and business development.

  • Planned activities for 2018 will be presented
  • Feedback on issues and desired topics of future talks and workshops will be discussed

Event organiser: Linda Roopen on 021 402 4300 or email linda@capechamber.co.za

Speaker profile:
Bruce Wade, following 15 years in corporate life, has run his own business since 1998, giving him a wide range of experience in developing ideas into sustainable companies. He is an author, speaker, trainer and the inventor of The Sphere of Mankind and the Business Arrow.

Bruce is a qualified Merchant Naval Officer, Fire Fighter, Ships Medic, Radio Operator, Ski boat Skipper, Advanced Scuba Diver, Computer Programmer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Retail Analyst, Trainer, Counsellor and Business Coach.

 

By |2017-12-21T14:44:33+02:00December 21st, 2017||0 Comments

Innovation Information Session

Information Session on the importance of “problem and plan” in the innovation cycle.

The Cape Chamber of Commerce’s Innovation Initiative Forum invites all Innovators and Inventors to our first monthly Innovation Information Session. If you have a new project or idea and need help to get it to market, then join us and other like-minded innovators and inventors as we unpack the challenges of product and business development.

  • Planned activities for 2018 will be presented
  • Feedback on issues and desired topics of future talks and workshops will be discussed

Event organiser: Linda Roopen on 021 402 4300 or email linda@capechamber.co.za

Speaker profile:
Bruce Wade, following 15 years in corporate life, has run his own business since 1998, giving him a wide range of experience in developing ideas into sustainable companies. He is an author, speaker, trainer and the inventor of The Sphere of Mankind and the Business Arrow.
Bruce is a qualified Merchant Naval Officer, Fire Fighter, Ships Medic, Radio Operator, Ski boat Skipper, Advanced Scuba Diver, Computer Programmer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Retail Analyst, Trainer, Counsellor and Business Coach.

By |2017-12-21T11:31:29+02:00December 20th, 2017|0 Comments

Launch of the Innovation Initiative Forum

The Cape Chamber of Commerce invites you to the launch of our Innovation Initiative Forum.

Vision

To develop and support entrepreneurial businesses with an innovative product or service, from initial idea through to sustainability of an inclusive ecosystem.
Mission:

To assist entrepreneurs in both the development of their innovative product or service and the development of the legal entity to house the product or service, from start to sustainability.
To build a network of stakeholders necessary to create an environment of entrepreneur incubation, development and support.
To raise global awareness of the uniqueness and specific challenges facing South African entrepreneurs.
To establish and manage a grant fund to assist in these processes.
Guest Speaker: Professor Gary Atkinson-Hope

Professor Gary Atkinson-Hope is a retired Professor with many years of academic and invention/innovation experience. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a B Proc Law degree, specialized qualifications in Intellectual Property and is a Registered Technology Transfer Professional. He is the Founder and Managing Director of TECHIPI, a company focusing on Technology, Intellectual Property and Innovation, which provides consulting, mentoring, training and advisory roles.
A light lunch will be served.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE:
Thursday, 09 November 2017

VENUE:
Council Chamber
4th Floor
Cape Chamber of Commerce
33 Martin Hammerschlag Way
Foreshore
Cape Town

TIME:
10:00-13:00

REGISTER NOW:
• Register now
021 402 4300
Linda Roopen

By |2017-11-06T11:27:13+02:00November 6th, 2017|Innovation|0 Comments

Innovation is both expensive and frustrating

We get a lot of people knocking on our doors asking for help to take their ideas to market and make then a truck load of money. Mostly by this time they have already spent a fortune on their new idea and come with cap in hand begging for some advice to get them to the next stage.

Here is some advice we offer them:

Come sooner rather than later: we know where it is that you need to spend money and where you can save a whole bunch. It is what we do.

Know the problem you are trying to solve: you will need to have done a full research assessment into the problem you are trying to solve and into the product you are trying to develop. It is a waste of time just reinventing the wheel that someone else has done before. If we find a similar business or product we cannot help you with the development of yours unless it is unique or very different.

Keep your ideas secret: Once you have made your ideas public, it becomes very difficult to register any form of IP. Anyone you work with or share your ideas with needs to sign and adhere to a Non-Disclosure Agreement. We have an Engagement agreement we sign with all our clients, this covers the NDA, work for hire and IP transfer and our fees. Be very careful who you talk to.

Develop your networks: It is very difficult, if not impossible to develop an idea and get it to market on your own: you will need a good team that adds value to your business and product development cycle.

Be aware of scams: the web is full of getting rich with your invention scams. Never trust anyone who demands fees up front or offers riches in exchange for your idea. In reality, it is a long and often expensive road to your first payment. We will navigate this with you and tell you truthfully if it is not worth perusing or ready to market.

With all this in mind, we recommend that you engage with us as soon as you have that idea, we can advise you on the best way forward and who to talk to from 3D printers, mouldings, IP issues, Business development and saving money.

By |2017-08-21T16:14:00+02:00August 21st, 2017|Innovation|0 Comments

What is Disruptive Innovation?

Disruptive innovation is doing something that is not necessarily new, but doing something that is currently done by others in a new and cost-saving way. This disrupts the bigger companies market and attracts customers from their business to yours.

Watch this short video in the blog post to understand this concept better and how you can become a disrupter business in your market.

 

 

By |2016-11-01T10:20:06+02:00June 14th, 2016|Entrepreneurship|0 Comments
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