Nelson Mandela Bay iHub
Overview of Organisation
The Nelson Mandela Bay iHub is a business incubator located in Port Elizabeth that supports businesses in ICT. The iHub has a specific focus on technologies that have the potential to disrupt existing value chains and facilitate market access for our incubatees whilst contributing to social development. Our sectors of interest include (but not limited to) educational technology, smart agriculture, automation and robotics, big data analytics, cloud computing and blockchain technology.
The main service offerings of the iHub are:
- Business Development - The centre offers business development through highly qualified and passionate business development officers. This includes guidance in all business areas all the way from idea to commercialisation.
- Co-working space - The iHub provides an open plan shared working space. This allows for interaction with different types of people from different companies, allowing for possible collaborations. The centre also provides training rooms and board rooms for private meetings, as well as an R&D lab.
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Assistance Areas Offered
Accelerators and Incubators
Incubator
Business Planning/Modelling
Business Planning
Specialization Sector/s
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Education
Human health and social work activities
Country/s of interest
South Africa