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Notification for SAIS 2020
Networking is a key part of any event and we have made sure that virtual networking is even easier and better. However, there is one thing to note. Networking happens on both the web app and the mobile app via the “M&I” button under (Match&Invest). In the M&I platform you will find full profiles of attendees, suggested meetings for you and the place to have a virtual meeting call.
In the event platform (Whova), under the “attendees” button, you only use it to browse attendee profiles with a glance, but not formal curated meetings.
When you register you will receive two confirmation emails from us, one for the event and one for M&I. Take a look at this:
Do you have questions? Email us: help@innovationsummit.co.za
View the guide on how to use M&I helpful to make meaningful connections this year:
M&I is an online platform that makes finding who you need easy. It matches your need with offers from the audience. Easy!
For the 2020 Virtual 365 Edition all premium registered attendees will not only get access to the business matching and networking area during the event, but also year-long access to the business matching and networking in the online SAIS Community platform.
PROFILE YOUR BUSINESS
PROFILE YOUR BUSINESS AND ASK WHAT YOU WANT TO BE MATCHED WITH:
WHAT?
Invest or ask for capital
Offer or receive government support
Foster R&D collaboration
Explore or offer new products or markets
Offer or ask business advise and support
Seek or offer incubation
Connect with foreign markets
WHO?
Entrepreneurs
Corporate Business
Start-ups
Service Providers
Investors
Foreign Trade Representatives
Academia
Researchers
Government
Grant Holders
OUTCOMES OF MATCH & INVEST
New business linkages, investments, grants, incubation, mentoring, research and development support
Expansion through new partnerships and linkages established via the platform
Improved capacity to create linkages between players in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem
New markets contracts for entrepreneurs and start-ups
Increased level of collaboration and visibility amongst ecosystem players in the innovation and entrepreneurship space
New opportunities for inter-country trade
ONLINE COMMUNITY
We will be opening this effective business matching platform to our community for networking all year round. This means that you can profile and showcase yourself on the platform all while engaging and connecting with others that have also showcased themselves. You can share opportunities and find opportunities.
The SA Innovation Summit is a community of start-ups, investors, hubs, freelancers, government agencies, foreign embassies, more innovators and innovation enablers. Match & Invest makes sure they are matched and create valuable outcomes for you.
MATCH & INVEST OFFERS
Access to a pipeline of more than 300 entrepreneurs that can be previewed and filtered
Access to a 100+ funders, investors that can be previewed and filtered to
Administrative support before and during the event to identify suitable matches, set up and confirm meetings, etc.