About RIIS
The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) was born out of a passion for the successful and sustainable management of innovation and is situated at the Innovation Hub, South Africa. RIIS recognise that our future impact, economic growth and overall sustainability will depend on how well we are able to develop our own innovative capabilities as well as harness the innovative opportunities that present itself in the organisations we work for. The need for organisations to embed continuous corporate renewal has become imperative for sustainability in the current modern and dynamic business environment.
The value and impact of innovation in the organisational context further needs to be strategically and visually demonstrated. RIIS provides the tools to do just that.
RIIS offers a total business solution for sustaining and managing innovation in the working environment, including both the private and public sectors. It provides guidance and practical insight and assists with planning and managing an uncertain future. We help organisations prepare for a new future by addressing not only strategy, processes, systems and structures, but also culture, implementation, measurement, benchmarking and research.
RIIS further has leading edge experience in integrating innovation systems into the existing and future innovation networks, culture and innovation assets that ultimately position and empower entrepreneurs, SMME’s, industries and society to develop innovation outputs for the betterment of mankind.
This includes appreciation and first-hand insight into the national, public, private, industrial and international policies, instruments, funding mechanisms and support initiatives that ultimately comprise South Africa, Africa and international capacity and readiness for innovation.
RIIS bring to the table vast experience and involvement in structuring the policies, processes, mechanisms and tools with which South Africa is currently defining its innovation challenges. This insight positions RIIS amongst a select few in regards to practical understanding and experience to leverage the benefits and rewards of innovation within a national, regional and company context.
RIIS has over 20 years of innovation related experience and boasts an international team of innovation experts.
RIIS will be the number one national innovation enabling entity by providing cutting edge strategic innovation solutions to the triple helix, offering irrefutable value that contributes to the innovation landscape. Specialisation will be achieved by rigorous market intelligence & suited international alliance.
Our vision for South Africa is a country that is built by entrepreneurs with successful, innovative organisations operating in the private as well as public sectors ultimately impacting on the economic growth of the country.
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Pure-Insight Webinar Programme
Web Seminars (Webinars) are live seminar sessions delivered directly to your computer and telephone. Registration includes connection to the live event, and a webinar recording.
4th SA Innovation Summit Video
More than 50 speakers presented at the 4th South African Innovation Summit which took place in August 2011. Watch and see.
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SAFIPA ICT and Mobile Business Building Programme Video
Watch a review on the South African – Finland Knowledge Partnership on ICT (SAFIPA) ICT and Mobile Business Building Programme on video. This Programme was presented from October 2010 to April 2011 and will be repeated in 2012.
