www.innovationprizeforafrica.org Sponsor & Partner BRIEF AIF Awards Ceremony for IPA 2016 & Innovation Ecosystems Connector
Dumela Africa! AIF is proud to announce that its 5th Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards event will take place on 2223 June 2016 in Botswana, combined with a groundbreaking Innovation Ecosystems Connector to celebrate 5 years of catalysing the innovation spirit in Africa. In a tightlycontested bid that saw major countries in Africa keen to host IPA 2016, Botswana s bid won unanimously so Gaborone, here we come! We hope you are as excited as we are at the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) about celebrating 5 years of African ingenuity and what a truly Pan African journey of steering homegrown innovation to fruition so far, from Addis in the east, to Cape Town in the south, then Abuja in the west, to Shkirat in the north of Africa. And all roads lead to Gaborone, Botswana in June 2016! On behalf of our Founder, the AIF Board and team members, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Africa and indeed the rest of the innovation world to Gaborone, Botswana for Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2016, with its theme: Made in Africa. Complementing our 5 year IPA bash, AIF proudly presents to you the African Innovation Ecosystems Connector, a lineup of trending activities, from tailormade innovative workshops to village maker spaces/demos, a cultural night, a special book launch and the first ever online platform for innovators and innovation enablers of its kind in Africa! Yes, after a grand launch to announce Botswana as host country of IPA 2016, the momentum is building as we count down to 22 and 23 June 2016. With endorsement from the Government of Botswana (GoB) and firm support from collaborating partners, the Ministry of Infrastructure Science and Technology (MIST) and the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) IPA 2016 is set to leave an indelible mark on the innovation landscape in Africa. We know that all eyes are on our prize of US$150 000, but IPA 2016 is offering so much more in addition to our prestigious cash prize. Applicants this year stand to win great opportunities to drive their innovations further with the Made in Africa stamp of approval. A special shout out to the young people and women who applied for IPA 2016 and want to be a part of building and strengthening African innovation ecosystems we re inspired and glad you ve joined hands with us in journeying to write Africa s great story of prosperity through innovation. Gear up Gaborone is about to change your life! As we begin to plan yet another path to success for Africa s innovators this year, we have developed this attractive sponsorship package. We see you as an integral part of this forward thinking movement on innovation in Africa, helping to write the African prosperity story. IPA 2016 presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, governments and other stakeholders interested in evaluating, investing and maximising the continent s resources to accelerate progress in Africa. So, we invite you to be a potential partner and/or sponsor of the various collaboration, marketing and networking opportunities that this prestigious AIF platform will offer. Take advantage of this unique opportunity through adding your voice towards Made in Africa now! We look forward to seeing you in Gaborone! Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl IPA Director and AIF Innovation Ecosystems Teamster AIF is pleased to partner with the GoB represented by the MIST and BIH to jointly present to you Africa s groundbreaking innovation event of the year! IPA 2016: Made in Africa and the AIF Innovation Ecosystems Connector is already building momentum in Botswana and across the rest of the continent and beyond. Gaborone is the hotspot for anyone who believes that innovation is the gear for positive, productive, sustained economic and social development in Africa. The story behind IPA The 5th IPA event follows on the hugely successful 4th awards event held in May 2015 in Skhirat, Morocco, under the high patronage of his Majesty King Mohammed VI. IPA 2015 was attended by more than 450 innovators and innovation enablers from the agricultural, technology, health, governance and education sectors, including the media and a host of international delegates. Prior to Morocco, IPA was held in Nigeria (2014), South Africa (2013) and Ethiopia (2012), its inaugural launch. Each year, 10 nominees are selected through a rigorous and validated process driven by a competent panel of judges. This is followed by a selection of three winners after facetoface pitching sessions. As winners, they receive a prize share of US$150 000 (US$ 100 000 for the Grand Prize, and US$ 25 000 to each of the two additional winners), with each nominee receiving a $5 000 voucher. There are additional incentives for women and young innovators, key groups who are integral in contributing to the innovation landscape in Africa. The IPA was established in 2011 with the main goal of mobilizing for African innovators and entrepreneurs who deliver marketoriented solutions for Africanled development. The focus of IPA evolved over the last four years and today its purpose is to strengthen African innovation ecosystems and spur growth of marketdriven African solutions to African challenges. IPA is recognised as a platform that connects and forges collaboration between African innovators and innovation enablers to strengthen African innovation ecosystems. The prize also encourages young African men and women to pursue science, technology and engineering careers as well as business opportunities. The prestigious prize is one of the highest accolades on the African continent in the innovation space, focussing on homegrown solutions for Africa by Africans. At AIF, we believe that there is no shortage of talent on the African continent, but resources to fund them are limited. The IPA thus honours and encourages innovative achievements that contribute towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or cost savings in Africa. Welcome to the IPA 2016 edition [Gaborone 2223 June 2016] 2
This illustration outlines the lineup of activities for IPA 2016: Five thematic areas have been selected for the IPA 2016 competition, as follows: i) Manufacturing and Service Industry ii) Agriculture/Agribusiness iii) Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) iv) Health, Education and Wellbeing, and v) Environment, Energy and Water. IPA goals Mobilize for African innovators and entrepreneurs who deliver marketoriented solutions to African challenges, and support them through the IPA Awards and postprize activities Strengthen African innovation ecosystems by mobilizing innovation enablers from all sectors to create a conducive environment to drive innovation across Africa. Why Botswana? Botswana was selected to host IPA 2016 for its convincing proposal and other major contributions to the African innovation landscape as follows: Clear commitment from the Botswana government to invest in knowledge economy and build national innovation ecosystems Home to one of the fastest growing innovation ecosystems on the continent with world class innovation and technology park to be inaugurated in September 2016 Celebrating 50 years of independence with many success stories, including prioritising innovation on the national agenda 4 The event has received high endorsement from H.E. President Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama, the President of Botswana and offers attractive resources Strategically located as a regional hub in subsaharan Africa and home to SADC with easy access, outstanding hospitality, and a track record to mobilize other innovators in the region Connecting African innovation ecosystems IPA 2016 will bring together an African innovation community of movers and shakers from multidisciplines and diverse backgrounds. The thrust of this year s event is to catalyse interaction, expand connections, and information share and exchange. Participants include scientists, technologists, public health professionals, business/entrepreneurs, government agencies, industry specialists, innovators and other innovation enablers, as well as media representatives. IPA 2016 will build and better connect African innovation ecosystems, increasing business opportunities, employment prospects, and driving economic growth in Africa. The main event will take place over two days, from 22 to 23 June, comprising several activities, including a stimulating design thinking workshop and an innovation village, as well as the renown Awards ceremony all geared to generate innovative ideas and promote demandled innovation in Africa. Due to the PanAfrican component of this event, marketing, networking & partnership capabilities are immense. 5
More significantly, IPA 2016 will offer the following: IPA at a glance Second Prize of US$ 25,000 Further incentives include: Grand Prize of US$ 100,000 A voucher for each IPA nominee for US$ 5,000 Special Prize for Social Impact of US$ 25,000 Business development support for top 10 young innovators selected post Awards event Business development support for top 10 women innovators selected post Awards event Structure: As per illustration on page 5) Program: Prior to the event, a detailed program will be shared, addressing all aspects of the event Main Activities: Innovators Ecosystems Connector activities Key to our activities is exclusive media coverage with local, regional and international news outlets. We will soon share details of the legendary African MCs and musicians who are set to grace the stage with outstanding performances. Why IPA 2016 needs you! IPA is creating an innovation movement across the continent, with a contact base of over 6000 innovators from 50 African countries, motivated partners and colleagues from both the private and public sector, and a focus on young people and women. As a potential sponsor, you can gain substantial benefits from being associated with IPA 2016. Due to the high visibility and exposure generated at the IPA event, as well as related media coverage, we believe this is a great opportunity for any partners and/or sponsors to work jointly with us to innovate Africa s future. Besides this, you have the opportunity to contribute to Africa's prosperity! Our stories boast success across the continent, and can be replicated for sustainable development, the best way to achieve inclusive economic growth for all Africans. You can check out our past winners and read more about us on http://innovationprizeforafrica.org/winnersandfinalists/ It is with excitement and enthusiasm that we invite you to participate as a sponsor and/ or partner in the next IPA event to be held in June 2016 in Gaborone. We have tailored a selection of marketing and sponsorship opportunities to increase exposure and add value to your organization. Your participation as a sponsor/partner will visibly demonstrate your organization s commitment towards driving innovation and contributing to Africa s growth story. Come and join us on this exciting journey to mobilize the leaders of tomorrow to ignite the African innovation dream and celebrate African ingenuity! Location: Gaborone, Botswana Activities & Awards dates: 22 to 23 June 2016 IPA 2016 Organizers: Government of Botswana, represented by MIST, the BIH and AIF (driving the initiative) Main Activities: Official press conference with AIF Book Launch and Awards ceremony 6 7
Team AIF partnered with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy in Morocco to bring you a successful, entertaining and winning IPA 2015! 8 9
IPA host countries Hosting IPA 2016 and celebrating African ingenuity in Gaborone will afford Botswana an opportunity to showcase its commitment to putting innovation at the center of its development strategy HONORABLE NONOFO MOLEFHI, MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BOTSWANA (IPA 2016, BOTSWANA) Innovation and development, as well as technological innovations must be leveraged for the continent, given that these are major value creations and ingredients for competitiveness HONORABLE MOULAY HAFID ELALAMY, MINISTER OF TRADE, INDUSTRY INVESTMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY, MOROCCO (IPA 2015, MOROCCO) I want to thank the African Innovation Foundation for what it is doing. I mean, it s remarkable; we have always been looking for ways to reward our young people and old people who are coming up with new ideas on the continent, and the fact that we have this prize is one of the fitting things that is moving the continent forward HONORABLE NGOZIOKONJO IWEALLA, FORMER COORDINATING MINISTER OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE, NIGERIA (IPA 2014, NIGERIA) If we want to be competitive African countries, then we are going to have to give ourselves that competitive edge, and you have to have institutions in place that are ready to give the necessary support to the innovators or potential innovators HONORABLE DERECK HANEKOM, FORMER MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SOUTH AFRICA (IPA 2013, SOUTH AFRICA) This initiative responds directly to a resolution from the 4th Annual joint meetings of the AU Ministers of economy and finance, and it represents progress towards exploring the possibility of nurturing an innovation ecosystem ABDOULIE JANNEH, FORMER UN UNDERSECRETARY GENERAL AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA (IPA INAUGURAL EDITION, 2012, ETHIOPIA) 10 11
Sponsorship opportunities Be a part of the great African journey of innovation! IPA sponsors and/or partners will benefit immensely from the 2016 awards event as follows: enhanced branding increased visibility and presence media exposure the opportunity to be a part of trending discussions on the innovation ecosystem in Africa. Our partnership/sponsorship package is exciting and available in three options as follows: Sponsorship packages A Platinum ($50 000) B Gold ($35 000) and C Silver ($15 000) Other: Institutional partners. If you are an institution and interested in exploring partnership options at this event, please contact us. This also includes technology partners. a. PLATINUM PARTNER: $50 000 PREMIER SPONSORSHIP OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY TO TOP LEVEL CONTRIBUTORS 1. Highlighted announcement of the sponsor s status in preaward and onsite documentation 2. Credit on all correspondence in relation to IPA 2016. This includes invitations, press releases, media coverage as well as awardsrelated correspondence 3. High impact branding and public acknowledgement during all IPA 2016 events 4. Recognition of sponsorship status on the IPA website 5. Announcement as a cohost of the IPA 2016 design thinking workshop 6. Speaker opportunity to address participants at the workshops or cultural evening/welcome cocktails 7. Logo displayed on all outreach and promotional materials for IPA 2016 awards ceremony, including flyers, posters, press and marketing paraphernalia, etc. 8. First priority choice for banner positions 9. Branding materials and a stand at the innovation village space 10. Full page, full colour advertisement in workshops program and/or awards brochure 11. 2m x 2m banner with full colour logo in the awards foyer 12. Invitations for 15 guests at the workshops discussions, cultural evening/welcome cocktails and the Awards ceremony. b. GOLD PARTNER: $35 000 HIGH IMPACT BRANDING 1. Credit on all correspondence in relation to IPA 2016. This includes invitations, press releases, media coverage as well as awardsrelated correspondence 2. High impact branding and public acknowledgement from the event organisers during the IPA 2016 Awards ceremony. 3. Display of logo on all outreach and promotional materials for IPA 2016 flyers, posters, press and marketing paraphernalia, etc. 4. Recognition of sponsorship status on the IPA website 5. Branding materials at the exhibition space set up for key innovators attending the IPA Awards event, including the IPA 2016 finalists. 6. Invitations for 10 guests at the workshops, cultural evening/ welcome cocktails and at the awards ceremony 7. Inclusions/mentions in media coverage of the IPA 2016 awards ceremony. Also, mention in the IPA 2016 Awards ceremony brochure. 8. 2m x 2m banner with full colour logo in the awards foyer 9. Half page, full colour advertisement in awards program and/or awards brochure c. SILVER PARTNER: $15 000 BRANDING AND INCREASED VISIBILITY 1. Branding and public acknowledgement from the event organizers at the workshop and during the IPA 2016 awards ceremony. 2. Display of logo on all outreach and promotional materials for IPA 2016 awards ceremony flyers, posters, press and marketing paraphernalia, etc.). Also, partner logo on the IPA website under the IPA 2016 partners. 3. Invitations for five guests at the workshops, cultural evening/ welcome cocktails and at the awards ceremony 4. Inclusions/mentions in the IPA 2016 awards ceremony brochure. 5. 2m x 2m banner with full colour logo in the awards foyer. 12 13
IPA 2016 Partnership/ Sponsorship Registration Dear sponsor/partner Thank you for partnering with us for IPA 2016 we appreciate your support in helping us catalyse the innovation spirita in Africa! Kindly fill out this registration form no later than 15 April 2016 IPA in the media Name of Organization/Individual:... Contact Person:... Postal Address:... Code:... Telephone:... Email:... Skype ID:... Option A: Platinum partner US$50 000 Option B: Gold partner US$35 000 Option C: Silver partner US$15 000 please appropriate box More than one of the above options may be selected. However, the Platinum option is open for only two (2) sponsors on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Confirmation of selected partnership opportunities will be done in accordance with the order of receipt of partnership registration forms. No cancellation of bookings will be accepted the organization will remain responsible for full payment on submission of the registration form. A letter of confirmation, additional information and an invoice will be mailed as soon as this registration form has been received by AIF. I, the undersigned, am duly authorized to commit my organization/company/individual to booking and paying for the sponsorship option indicated above: Name (print):... Designation:... Signature:... Date:... Interested individuals, organizations, corporations and/or agencies are requested to complete the above preregistration slip and email it to the contacts below. Certain sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are limited and will be strictly allocated in order of registration confirmation. Further information concerning IPA 2016 will be shared as soon as AIF has received your registration notification. An endorsement will be mailed to your organization, confirming your sponsorship. NOTE CONTACTS To guarantee your Aulora Stally participation as a sponsor Communications Manager AIF and/or partner in IPA 2016, Phone: +41 (44) 515 54 68 14 please IPA 2016 contact: Sponsor & Mobile: Partner BRIEF +41 (79) 834 9163 Email: a.stally@africaninnovation.org Tshepo Tsheko Director, ICT & Marketing BIH Phone: +267 391 3328 Mobile: +267 71 341 972 Email: tshepo.tsheko@bih.co.bw
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