The SAIS 2 Programme

The Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme supports the growth of new enterprises through knowledge, networking, and stronger innovation ecosystems.

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

To All of Our Beneficiaries, Partners, Donors, Focal Points, and Stakeholders,

After almost five years spent on supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern Africa, the SAIS 2 Programme has come to an end.

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

SAIS 2 Programme Management Office is honoured to work with all of you, and hopes to do so again in future.

All the Best!

The SAIS 2 Programme Management Office

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

To All of Our Beneficiaries, Partners, Donors, Focal Points, and Stakeholders,

After almost five years spent on supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern Africa, the SAIS 2 Programme has come to an end.

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

None of the SAIS 2 Programme’s achievements would have been possible without the professionalism and dedicated engagement provided by all of you.

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

@tutaleni @motshegwat Yes, you can watch the playback of yesterday's livestream at https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M

[Tirelo Ramasedi @MmabontleLebopo]

@SAISProgramme #EndConference Policymakers Roundtable Discussion! Key issues on gender and inclusion in #innovation ecosystems. @BWGovernment #DPSBapioledi @FinEmbWindhoek #Pulkkinen @UBBotswana

[Tirelo Ramasedi @MmabontleLebopo]

The greatest opportunityfor our innovations is to scale them beyond Botswana for the economic impact we need! @TheseHandsGSSE CEO #ThabisoMashaba Connecting Ecosystems: from Africa to Finland to Africa at @SAISProgramme #EndConference! @UBBotswana

[Smart Lab @SmartLab255]

#SAIS2EndCon @SAISProgramme

[Injini @injiniedtech]

Interesting panel discussion on cross-border collaboration featuring one of our project consortium partners NBII-NUST, represented by Mr Hasekiel Johannes, and BioCiTi’s Cluster Head, Mr Dheepak Maharajh #SAIS2EndCon 🚀

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

Being supported by #SAIS2 created many opportunities for us. - Dr Hilonga, Transfer of Low-Cost Water Filter Project #SAIS2EndCon https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M

[Injini @injiniedtech]

“SAIS has seen that intermediaries are at the forefront of [innovation].” - Mr Ilari Lindy, Lead Expert @SAISProgramme #SAIS2EndCon

[Injini @injiniedtech]

This week, Injini’s Executive Head has been participating in the #SAIS2EndCon in Windhoek, Namibia. We’re grateful to have received the support of the @SAISProgramme to further develop the African EdTech ecosystem. Stay tuned for insights from today’s programme!

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

Networking for the sake of networking serves no purpose at all and actually sets you up for failure - Prof Mikko Koria @lborouniversity #SAIS2EndCon https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

Dr Tibazarwa: The people here today are only a sample of the capacity that SAIS 2 has built. #AfricanExcellence #SAIS2EndCon https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

Morning everyone! We're about to start! If you would like to join live, please go to https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M #sais2EndCon

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

What does it take to foster African entrepreneurs and innovators regionally? Join us live on 24 March to find out. https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M

#innovateAfrica #AfricanEntrepreneurship

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

We're looking forward to getting together with everyone and sharing all we've learnt.

[BDIH @YourBDIH]

After five years of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in SADC, the Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme Phase 2 (SAIS 2) is celebrating its successes with an end conference in Windhoek, Namibia.

Check the live event on 24 March
Link: https://t.co/huDyh4ITSC

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

Remember to set your reminders to join the #SAIS2EndCon livestream!
📲 https://t.co/XrvQEO7Y7M 📲

#InnovateAfrica

[Nest Hubs @NestHubs]

To celebrate Women's Day, join BongoHive for a Twitter Space today, Thursday at 6 PM CAT, talking about 'Making Innovation and Technology Work for Women'.

*Date:* 10th March, 2022
*Time:* 18:00Hrs
*Platform:* Twitter @Yandile_Nuku @tebbyvalentia @YourBIH @mlabsa @dololo_io @

[The SAIS 2 Programme @SAISProgramme]

The Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme is coming to an end and we’re inviting you to join us live to celebrate 5 years of innovation and entrepreneurship support in SADC. 🥳 https://t.co/qFqGRDnrzR 🥳

#SupportingInnovation
#DrivingEntrepreneurship