Mandate The Company is incorporated to develop and operate a science and technology park to contribute to economic development and competitiveness by creating new scientific, technological, and indigenous knowledge based business opportunities and adding value to existing companies, fostering entrepreneurship and technology transfer, generating knowledge based jobs, and attracting innovation companies and institutions to Botswana Innovation Hub.
Mission To offer a unique platform for scientific, technological and indigenous knowledge based innovation.
Vision To be the leading destination for innovation in Africa.
The genesis of the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) is the Botswana Excellence Strategy which proposed a three pronged National Strategic Goal for the diversification of the country’s economy, creation of jobs and driving the country towards a knowledge based economy.
BIH which is aligned to the National Vision 2016 pillar of productivity (a prosperous, productive and innovative nation) is incorporated as a company duly registered under laws of Botswana. The company is mandated to develop and operate a science and technology park on a dedicated site strategically located near the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone.
The company supports new ventures and existing companies as well as attract companies, universities, research institutions and advanced training institutes to establish in the BIH. BIH strives to transform Botswana into a technology-driven and knowledge based economy by promoting a culture of innovation and competitiveness of its associated companies and knowledge–based institutions.
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