August 2016 – April 2017
Positions Discovery as a leader in entrepreneurship and enterprise development
Positions Discovery as a lead collaborator in the sharing of new innovative ideas and a thought leader and innovator for change
Disseminates information on the different ways that interested parties can partner with Discovery and grow investment and partnership pipeline
Provides a platform to share Discovery’s expertise and insights
Provides a platform for open discussion on global healthcare needs and what is working
Average improvement in financial management
Average improvement in marketing and sales management
Average improvement in business strategy
Average improvement in compliance, governance and regulatory adherence
New permanent jobs were created
Deals/Contracts signed post trip for three participant
Enterprises introduced to Paris-based e-health observatory
supported Med-Tech entrepreneurs
In 2016, Enterpriseroom worked with Discovery to design a comprehensive entrepreneur development programme centred on the advancement of healthcare through technological innovation. The programme is designed to provide South African-registered medtech entrepreneurs with the opportunity to network and learn in a global market, while being fully supported through pre and post trip business development support and facilitated access to procurement, supply chain and investment opportunities. 17 medtech innovators were selected for the programme, the highlight being a trip to Silicon Valley.
As part of our management and implementation of the programme, we:
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