Innovation Circle

Innovation circle members pinning ideas on the notice board

The Innovation Circle is attended by business people to discuss business related topics. 
These topics include; what blocks businesses to compete internationally, what is blocking progress in Namibia and what are the possible solutions to these problems.

These business people write down their ideas based on the topics they are discussing. The topic that gets more votes is chosen to be discussed. People have many different ideas based on what they think should be done to ensure that businesses in Namibia will be successfull.

Some of the topics disccussed are:
1.Improve the capacity of teachers; if students do not have the knowledge on research, it will be impossible for them to do business research.

2. Establish prototyping labs; this include clarifying information requirements or creating a demo of activities they are doing .

3. Increase research and development in manufacturing

• Do research on the unsuccessfulness of certain products.

4. Connect SMEs with distributors; there must be certain procedures to followif they want their business to be a success

5. Rural innovation

• There is need for better infrastructure in rural areas, e.g internet access, that will enable them to access information and allow them to register their businesses online.
• There is lack of skilled trainers in rural areas.

Dr Christian Toelg said "all people are born entrepreneurs. Some people do not have any educational background, but they are so productive. Training these people will help them to become successful in their business".
  

Meetings of this nature always take place at NBIC (Innovation Village). We are urging business minded people to register and experience transformation in how business is done in Namibia. To register, please visit NBIC.