This presentation introduces the mLab Southern Africa (SA). It was presented by Ben Zaaiman at MoMo Tech, Johannesburg, 25 July 2011.

1. mLab Southern Africa Mobile Monday 25 July 2011 Ben Zaaiman

2. infoDev and the World Bank infoDev is a global partnership program in the World Bank Group that helps donors and developing countries use innovation and ICT to achieve economic growth, sustainable development and poverty reduction. 2011/07/25 Ben Zaaiman 2

3. Creating Sustainable Businesses in the Knowledge Economy Initiative Regional mLabs Linkingmobile entrepreneurs Business incubation Access to markets overseas Access to finance International working groupsfor ICT and agribusiness entrepreneurs and incubators ICTs and innovation systems in agriculture 2011/07/25 Ben Zaaiman 3 Finland

4. mLabs Global Programme 2011/07/25 Ben Zaaiman 4

5. The Successful Bid Team for SA Brings Together Strong Resources CSIR Meraka 250 Researchers Mobile apps unit Innovation Hub S&T park Provincial mobile cluster Innovation Lab Innovation specialists Ungana Afrika Scalable enterprises in emerging markets through technology DST Major local funder 2011/07/25 Ben Zaaiman 5

6. mLab’s Purpose The mLab encourages and supports mobile innovators & entrepreneurs to grow their ideas to full impact. The mLab advocates for and supports the use of the mobile channel in service delivery. 6

7. Innovation & Opportunities Must Flow in Both Directions 2011/07/25 Ben Zaaiman 7

8. The mLab Provides the Following Sevices Membership of a vibrant mobile start-up community Subsidised offices Sharedservices (reception, meeting rooms) Trainingin mobile technologies Business mentoringand coaching Business intelligence & knowledgesharing Testingof mobile apps and services in dedicated test bays Regular networking and knowledge sharing events Accessto finance, markets, partners, players Advocacyfor government service delivery Service delivery partnerships 8

9. mLab Southern Africa 9

10. Our Critical Success Indicators Mobile innovation From Africa For Africa Mobile businesses Sustainable Scalable Service delivery through the mobile channel 10

11. Join us! 11