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Business & intellectual Property Authority

In an effort to improve service delivery and ensure the effective administration of Business and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) registration, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has been established as an agency of the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT).

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Namibia Business Angel Network

NABAN is a member-based organization comprising angel investors (individuals, investment clubs, and organizations). NABAN aims to champion angel investing in Namibian start-ups and early-stage companies. These companies often have great potential but are in an early stage such that venture capital

Digital Square at PATH

Digital Square focuses on creating better alignment to accelerate health equity through the development, adoption, scale, and delivery of digital health innovations. Digital Square brings partners together to improve how the global community designs, uses and pays for digital health tools and

South African Medical Research Council

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is primarily a science council that funds and conducts health research. Established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research

Not really where you want to be?

Not to worry, as most journeys are seldom in a straight line from start to finish. You might find more suitable partners in our other communities on the portal. Check out our ‘entrepreneur’ or ‘innovator’ sections for more information.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Entrepreneur

Are you an Entrepreneur?

You want to be your own boss and have the drive to recognize opportunities and transform them into valuable enterprises. Or you already have an established enterprise(s).