The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) provides funding and support along the innovation value chain in South Africa. This includes seed funding, royalty grants, IP development funds, industry matching funds, and technology development infrastructure like technology platforms and stations. TIA also provides business support services and invests in project financing, which increased from R200 million in FY2011 to R300 million in FY2013. TIA works with government initiatives on interns and graduates and supports the innovation ecosystem. It has helped bridge the innovation chasm with several South African companies through focused funding and business support, facilitating youth innovation programs and the success of various industry projects in life sciences, advanced materials, and medical devices.
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) provides funding and support along the innovation value chain in South Africa. This includes seed funding, royalty grants, IP development funds, industry matching funds, and technology development infrastructure like technology platforms and stations. TIA also provides business support services and invests in project financing, which increased from R200 million in FY2011 to R300 million in FY2013. TIA works with government initiatives on interns and graduates and supports the innovation ecosystem. It has helped bridge the innovation chasm with several South African companies through focused funding and business support, facilitating youth innovation programs and the success of various industry projects in life sciences, advanced materials, and medical devices.
This document summarizes a workshop on "The Power of One" which focuses on improving individuals to improve businesses. It outlines seven principles: 1) The Authentic One - being real and self-reflective, 2) EveryOne is a Role Model - leading by positive example, 3) The Power of 'One-to-One' - building rapport, 4) One Positive Way - maintaining a positive mindset, 5) Change One Thing - encouraging small changes, 6) Doing One Right Thing - doing what's right over what's wrong, 7) One for All and All for One - collaborating for mutual benefit. Participants engaged in exercises for each principle and created personal action plans to apply the lessons back on the job
A competition was held to determine the best husband. Several men participated and special prizes were awarded, including a special enjoyment prize and a second place silver bear prize. The best husband for the year was also announced.
This document provides information about earthquake and tsunami preparedness in 3 sentences or less:
It instructs people to have emergency supplies like flashlights, radios, and first aid kits ready for earthquakes. During an earthquake, the safest places are under a doorway or table. The document warns that tsunamis can follow earthquakes and to stay away from coastal areas after shaking stops.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document summarizes a workshop on "The Power of One" which focuses on improving individuals to improve businesses. It outlines seven principles: 1) The Authentic One - being real and self-reflective, 2) EveryOne is a Role Model - leading by positive example, 3) The Power of 'One-to-One' - building rapport, 4) One Positive Way - maintaining a positive mindset, 5) Change One Thing - encouraging small changes, 6) Doing One Right Thing - doing what's right over what's wrong, 7) One for All and All for One - collaborating for mutual benefit. Participants engaged in exercises for each principle and created personal action plans to apply the lessons back on the job
A competition was held to determine the best husband. Several men participated and special prizes were awarded, including a special enjoyment prize and a second place silver bear prize. The best husband for the year was also announced.
This document provides information about earthquake and tsunami preparedness in 3 sentences or less:
It instructs people to have emergency supplies like flashlights, radios, and first aid kits ready for earthquakes. During an earthquake, the safest places are under a doorway or table. The document warns that tsunamis can follow earthquakes and to stay away from coastal areas after shaking stops.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.