2015 South African Innovation Awards finalists
As part of the overall MyWorld of Tomorrow (MWOT) programme, the finalists for the SA Innovation Awards have been announced. These awards are aimed at recognising and celebrating innovation companies and individuals.
Collaborative Innovation
- Barclays Africa Group - Rise (a global community for open innovation)
Edit Microsystems - eBraille Project
Vuselela Energy - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting Project
Eternity Power - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting Mabu Casing Soils - Pith Button Mushroom Casing Soil
Community Innovation
- Barclays Africa Group - Rise (a global community for open innovation)
Greenside Design Centre College of Design - 10Percent Community Engagement Initiative
hearScreen - hearScreen Smartphone Hearing Solution Project Isizwe - Tshwane Free Wi-Fi Project
Corporate Innovation
- Alexander Forbes - LifeGauge
Aurecon - Innovative Intelligent 3D Design Software at Sidwawa Substation
King Price Insurance Company - Unique Pricing Model Resolve Capacity (Imperial Logistics) - Clinic-in-a-boxTM
Hall of Fame
- AngelShack - POP (Perfect Operating Position) chair
Edit Microsystems - eBraille Project
Vuselela Energy - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting Project
Eternity Power - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting Dr Ashraf Grimwood - Kheth'Impilo
SMME Innovation
- AngelShack - POP (Perfect Operating Position) chair
Enviro Options - Enviro Loo
Vuselela Energy - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting Project
Eternity Power - Eternity Power Thermal Harvesting
Infotech Business Solutions - Infotech Mobile Workforce Jikejozi Tuk Tuk Services - The Tuk Tuk Outdoor Mavericks
SMME Innovator
- AHRLAC - Paramount Group
Jacques Malan - Vuselela Energy
Jaen-Jacques Nell - Letidcode Vernon Harding - Environmental Process Solutions
The winners will be announced at the awards presentation on 21 October 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
The MWOT conference and expo will run from 22-24 October at the Sandton Convention Centre where it is expected to attract over 30 speakers, 50 exhibitors and 5000 attendees. Tickets are available at www.mwotafrica.com.