The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and partners will hold an intellectual property (IP) commercialisation workshop for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, from 15 to 17 October 2024.

The workshop aims to promote the growth and success of SMEs by giving owners and innovators insights into protecting and exploiting IP assets, among other things, as well as practical experience in pitching their business ideas.

This workshop is organised by the National Intellectual Property Management Office, the Technology Innovation Agency (a DSTI entity) and the Swiss-South African Intellectual Property Project.

The workshop includes lectures, panel discussions and group discussions.

The media are invited as follows:

Date:       15-17 October 2024

Time:      09:30 to 17:00

Venue:   The Kelway Hotel, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Issued by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.

For more information, contact Mr Pontsho Mantlhakga at 072 346 5219 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..