Open Innovation Africa

May 31, 2010 Author admin

Open Innovation Africa is an open source network of problem solvers. The website provides an intermediary platform for problem providers and problem solvers. Open Innovation Africa will also be a knowledge repository. More

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Innovation Africa

May 25, 2010 Author admin

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Innovation Africa

Dec 11, 2009 Author admin

Innovation Africa is an online magazine covering new ideas, concepts and people for the future. Innovation not only cover stories and report from Africa, but also from abroad. In particular we cover stories that can have an impact on the continent; that can be a source for ideas to practitioners on the continent.

Investors will find our stories and reports insightful.  Policy makers will find what areas need policy reveiw or legislation.

Entrepreneurs and business leaders will find innovation Africa offers a source of ideas and inspiration.

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