The BioPark@Gauteng is a result of the collaborative efforts between The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC), the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and eGoliBio.
BioPark@Gauteng is a biosciences incubator that offers opportunities for commercialization to early stage biotech companies by providing business development support. Located at The Innovation Hub science and technology park, BioPark@Gauteng leverages off the
Maxum Business Incubator and
eGoliBio Life Sciences Incubator for physical and virtual incubation of the biotech companies.
FOCUS AREAS
Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agro-/food-processing
- Bioprocessing
- ICT-based logistics and sensor technologies
Health Biotechnology
- Biopharmaceuticals and Biosimilars
- Medical devices and diagnostics
- Indigenous knowledge-based nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
Industrial /Environment
- Energy & water efficient tools and procedures
- Water and wastewater biotechnology
- Bio-based products such as biopesticides and biofertilisers
SERVICE OFFERINGS
- Business advisory support
- Monthly mentorship sessions
- Value-added services: Intellectual property, technical and legal
- Finance administration support services
- Access to market reports and soft-landing opportunities
- Workshops, short-courses and conferences
- Access to our networks
- Free internet connectivity
- Access to seed funding: GAP innovation competition and Start-up Support Programme
- Physical incubation: at subsidised rates.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Late stage (past proof of concept) research technologies from Universities, Research Councils,
- Independent inventors,
- Community based organisations,
- Existing businesses
Both high and low technologies are welcome
Source: http://www.theinnovationhub.com/
The Innovation Hub (Owner)
