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Advancing Innovation in the 21st Century: AVI AFRIQUE 2018

Welcome to AVI AFRIQUE 2018, a showcase of cutting-edge technology and inventions driving economic growth and improving lives. Join us to witness groundbreaking developments in space technology, environmental sustainability, and youth innovation. Be part of the movement towards a more competitive economy and a brighter future for all.

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Advancing Innovation in the 21st Century: AVI AFRIQUE 2018

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  1. Welcome to • AVI AFRIQUE 2018 • Innovation in C21

  2. Basil Schonland • JB Radar transmitter • Wadley • Tellurometer, Micro-Distancer MRA 1 -1957 • Cobham • Project mercury – breathing regulator • ISS - pneumatic subsystems • Airbus – satellite comm antenna • Space-X – rocket engines • Lithium Ion battery - CSIR Proudly

  3. Claire Reid (16yr 2002) • reel gardening kit • Launched in 2010 • 80% water saving • Kiara Nirghin (16yr 2016) • Super SAP (superabsorbent polymer • Orange / avocado oil • Water - 600 times weight

  4. Accelerate inclusive economic growth, make the economy more competitive and improve people's everyday lives. STI White paper –Sep2018

  5. STI terrain in SA 1 region in 1980 6

  6. National initiative

  7. International participation 8

  8. ISF JUDGING AND AWARDS • Overall winners • R75 000 senior • R50 000 junior • >200 Judges • Academia • Government • Private sector. ~20bursaries awarded 1 scholarship - Berlin >25 organisations ~R10 million in prizes. 9

  9. So…where do we start? • Unrealistic goals • Create own job • Be disruptive • Believe in vision • Is idea new • Long attention span • Market gaps • Real need…

  10. Parthy Chetty • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • parthy@exposcience.co.za

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