Innovation
co-lab
During 2019 and early 2020, Innovate Durban established the first township innovation centre, known as The Innovation Co-Lab, in Cato Manor.
The Innovation Co-Lab aims to provide access to innovation-related tools, information and resources. It’s designed to empower people to become more innovative in problem-solving, create opportunities for new businesses, create jobs, and tackle social issues in their community.
Co-lab programmes, technology
and facilities are as follows:
Programmes
Design Thinking • App Development
• Digital Skills Literacy • Hackathons
• Coding Classes • Robotic Classes
• Prototype Development Support • Youth Innovation Challenges • Innovator Support Programme
Technology
Drones • Robotics • Virtual Reality • Vinyl Cutter and Large Format Printer • 3D Printers • Laser Cutting Machines • Artificial Intelligence Tools
Facilities
Digital Training Studio • Hot Desks • Co-working Space • Venue Hire • Café • Prototype development facilities, including: Spray booth, Laser cutting facilities, 3D printing facilities, Assembly room
