This competition is giving R2.5m in seed-funding to innovators

If you’re working on an idea that you think will change the world, then you might want to have a look at the GAP Innovation Competitions.

The competitions — organised by the Gauteng Accelerator Programme and hosted by the Innovation Hub in Pretoria — are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy.

Winners of GAP 2016 will share over R2.5 million in seed funding and cash prizes, as well as receive incubation services with technical and business mentors, intellectual property lawyers and access to The Innovation Hub’s network of industry and government partners.

All interested parties are required to submit their applications by clicking on the relevant category and submitting the entries by 2 June 2016.