http://www.ihub.co.ke/blog/2013/01/startups-win-gauteng-innovation-competition/ Nairobi's Innovation Hub Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.ihub.co.ke/blog/2013/01/startups-win-gauteng-innovation-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-6416 Weekly Review January 12-18: Opportunities and inspiration for social entrepreneurs | Invested Development Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:07:42 +0000 http://www.ihub.co.ke/blog/?p=12120#comment-6416 [...] “Startups Win Gauteng Innovation Competition” by Sam Wakoba on iHub Blog In a competition where “not just any startup could apply,” The Innovation Hub recently awarded prizes to mobile technology and green technology companies focused on creating jobs and reducing poverty in Gauteng, South Africa. What we like to see is the “support above seed funding,” including mentorship and IP advice. This is a good example of the types of competitions that are going beyond simply creating a buzz, but also are investing in long-term success. [...] [...] “Startups Win Gauteng Innovation Competition” by Sam Wakoba on iHub Blog In a competition where “not just any startup could apply,” The Innovation Hub recently awarded prizes to mobile technology and green technology companies focused on creating jobs and reducing poverty in Gauteng, South Africa. What we like to see is the “support above seed funding,” including mentorship and IP advice. This is a good example of the types of competitions that are going beyond simply creating a buzz, but also are investing in long-term success. [...]

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