Our Values
As an organisation:
- Our diversity is our strength.
- Our unity creates great opportunities for ourselves and our benefactors.
- Our collaboration is our secret to success.
- Our co-creation leads to unique learnings and innovations.
- Our inclusion drives growth and integrity for all.
- Our sustainability efforts ensure our bright future.
What We Offer
- Referrals to non-funding and funding instruments
- Access to our unique training, mentorship and capacity building workshops
- Exclusive access to our unique networking events and pitching competitions
- Access to our expert advisory services about innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern Africa
- Access to our unique diverse business development services.
- Opportunities for impact investors who are keen on supporting the growth of innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern Africa
- Linkages to our unique local, regional, and global networks and markets.
Governance
SAIC is governed by a secretariat led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA, South Africa), with a central management team run by TIA, GEN Namibia, and These Hands GSSE (Botswana). The management team is supported by an advisory board and local champions or focal points in each constituent country.
The management team is responsible for oversight of and coordinating various teams in implementing of SAICs activities. This includes capacity building, peer learning, advocacy, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation. The advisory board provides strategic guidance to the management team, and comprises notable members appointed from outside of SAIC.
The secretariat’s leadership and the management team are appointed by a vote held every two years.
