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A highlight of the SA Innovation Summit to showcase their innovative talent
The highlight of the SA Innovation Summit that allows innovators, inventors, and unique creative thinkers to showcase their innovative talent. The Inventors Garage is an opportunity for entrepreneurs with a working prototype or product from a proven concept to pre-commercialisation to gain access to funding or incubation, market exposure, and business support.
Finalists are awarded an opportunity to exhibit their invention, prototype or design at the 2021 SA Innovation Summit in Cape Town.
The first round of evaluations will be done to review for VALIDITY and FEASIBILITY based on the information provided. The Top 10 inventors will be selected to participate in the Inventors Garage Demo Day at the upcoming Summit on 21 – 23 September. The judging panel will evaluate based on the following criteria:
ORIGINALITY – Is your invention one of a kind?
NEED – Is there a market for your invention?
POTENTIAL – Is there further growth potential?
PRACTICALITY – Does it really work?
CREATIVITY – What have you done differently along the innovation route?
A tribute to the spirit of innovation and the work of dedicated inventors whose pioneering inventions provide answers to some of the biggest challenges of our times.
Remember to upload the photos of your invention (5 MB maximum) and vie for cash prizes, media exposure and promotion, networking opportunities with enablers and sponsors, and more!