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Technology and Human Resource
for Industry Programme (THRIP) Management Body: National Research Foundation (NRF) Contact Person: Dr Rocky Skeef Phone: +27 (012) 4814000, Fax: +27 (012) 349 1179, e-mail: rocky@nrf.ac.za Website: http://www.nrf.ac.za/thrip |
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Innovation Fund (National Department of
Science and Technology) Management Body: National Research Foundation (NRF) Contact Person: Dr Eugene Lottering Phone: +27 (012) 481 4000, Fax: +27 (012) 349 1179, e-mail: eugene@nrf.ac.za Website: http://www.innovationfund.ac.za/ |
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SPII Fund (Support Program for Industrial
Innovation - National Department of Trade and Industry) Management Body: IDC of SA Ltd (Industrial Development Corporation of SA) Contact Person: The SPII Champion Phone: +27 (011) 263 8000 Website: http://www.spii.co.za |
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PII Fund (Partners in Industrial Innovation
- National Department of Trade and Industry) Management Body: National Department of Trade and Industry Contact Person: Dr Johannes Potgieter Phone: +27 (012) 310 9391, e-mail: johanp@dti.pwv.gov.za Website: http://www.dti.gov.za |
| Venture Fund Management Body: National Department of Trade and Industry Contact Person: Dr Johannes Potgieter Phone: +27 (012) 310 9391, e-mail: johanp@dti.pwv.gov.za Website: http://www.dti.gov.za |
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| Lead Programs Fund (Innovation with
International co-operation) Management Body: National Department of Science and Technology Contact Person: Dr Neville Arendse Phone: +27 (012) 843 6353, e-mail: neville.arendse@dst.gov.za |
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Patenting Steps You have had a bright idea for something that is new, unique and useful. In your dreams you patent your idea, market the invention and make money selling the product. But how do you really go about it? Invention is only a small component of innovation. Inventors are not necessarily innovators and there is a big difference between a good idea and a good product. You have to be willing to learn, persevere, be determined to see your project through and make the right decisions. The way to successful patenting of a product may seem like a maze without an end. But, basically, there are only a few activities you need to carry out. See our brochure Innovation Made Easy  - 1.7Mb ~ 10
minClick here to view the Innovation Hub's website. |
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Technology Innovation Agency Migration
