1. The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA): Mobilising resources for Innovation led growth and development TIA Vision and Perspectives 08 March 2010 Stelelnbosch Dr Nhlanhla Msomi, Interim CEO : TIA

5. Bridging the “Chasm” through local technology commercialisation and diffusion Research Development Manufacturing Local Knowledge Value added local technology Products & services OVERSEAS TECHNOLOGY SOURCES Research Development Production Technology Transfer $ Innovation “ Chasm”

6. PPP’s Private Equity Basic Research Applied Research Tech Development Manufacturing IP Value “ Early Stage” “ Intermediate VC” “ Classic VC” TIA Support Low Risk/ High Return High Risk/ Uncertain Return CoCs TIA geared towards addressing “ market failure ” and building bridges and institutional linkages along the innovation value chain : Partnerships (e.g. IDC) Partnerships (e.g. NRF) The TIA will focus its financial and non-financial offerings along the innovation chasm, and will operate with the required flexibility across the innovation value chain through mobilising and leveraging national, regional and international partnerships

7. Performers Commercialisation SETI Landscape Agencies CSIR MRC Mintek NECSA Industry TIA Industry IDC SPII Industry Industry IDC Basic Research Applied Research and Technology Development Pre-commercial R&D and Technology Development NRF General University Funds Industry Universities Science Councils Science Councils Universities Industry Science Councils Universities Industry Industry-scale technology demonstration and Commercial Start-up Industry Industry ? ?

10. Strategic Vision & Intent Build the TIA organisation focusing on governance, HR, Finance, technology innovation management systems, tech SME dev, and branding Deliver first products in the market from the National Innovation Strategies. Target one high impact product per Strategy FY 2010 - 2011 FY 2012 - 2013 Restructure and Consolidate the investment portfolio, focusing on new funding instruments and support modalities Leverage and Synergy TIA’s Strategic Intent: A world class innovation agency that supports and enables technological innovation to achieve socio-economic benefits for South Africa through leveraging strategic partnerships

11. Model Internal Audit Knowledge Management Biotech & Health Energy Minerals Processing Manufacturing ICT Receive, Assign, Assess In-bound Tech Transfer Innovation for Social Impact (ISI) Other … TIA Functional overview: Assessment & Recommendations Funding Advisory & Support services Commercial & Business Expertise Finance Legal IT HR Marketing & Communication Advocacy & Capacity Development International Resources Seed/Grant ------- Soft / Convertible Loans / Equity ------- Venture Capital (PPPS) Centres of Competence (CoCs) Expert Services Technology Nursery Portfolio Management, Monitoring & Evaluation Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) Infrastructure Management Risk Management Strategic Relationships Corporate Services Strategic Partnerships & Enabling Services Fund Management Technology Development & Innovation Technology Commercialisation

12. FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE Core 1 Core 2 Support 3 Support 1 Support 2

14. Research Development Manufacturing Local IP and R&D base Value added local technology Products & services (Royalties) $ Bridging the Innovation “ Chasm” In-bound Technology Transfer - Strengthening the R&D base and reducing the development risk - STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY / SECTOR FOCUSED NEEDS Mapping local assessed needs to: (i) technologies available offshore and (ii) local technology and manufacturing capabilities In-bound Technology Transfer based on assessed needs Increased R&D and IP base Improved manufacturing capabilities Fast-tracked product development OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY SOURCES Research Development Production

17. Way forward: Board appointed April ‘09 Dr Mamphela Ramphele (Chair) Dr Patrick Ngwenya (Deputy Chair) Ms Cheryl Carolus Prof. Susan Harrison Dr Steven Cornelius Ms Helen Brown Mr Craig Venter Mr Ilan Lax Mr Ross Norton Dr Nhlanhla Msomi (Member of Board & Acting CEO)

18. Thank You!