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NineSigma, The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability partner to advance open innovation across southern Africa

[Pretoria, 16 July 2010] - NineSigma, the leading provider of open innovation solutions, announced today it is partnering with The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) to deliver open innovation services to companies and government entities throughout the Southern African Development Community1.

NineSigma and RIIS have formed the partnership to address a growing need among organisations in southern Africa to expand their innovation capacity and better leverage external knowledge and resources from the global innovation community.

“Open innovation has the power to transform the way companies in southern Africa innovate and compete in the global marketplace,” said Dr Matthew Heim, president of NineSigma. “The partnership with RIIS is a natural fit given their impressive track record, innovation solutions toolkit, and deep knowledge of the region.”
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Last updated : 16 July 2010

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