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Free State Business 2018 edition

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Free State Business 2018 is the eighth edition of this successful production. Since its launch in 2008, Free State Business has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Free State Province. Supported and utilised by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC), the publication is unique in that its focus is exclusively on the business and investment environment of the Free State. The print journal is supported by the the publishers' portal at www.globalafricanetwork.com and updates, business news and event listings can be found on the monthly Business SA e-newsletter, with a circulation of over 30 000. Global Africa Network Media (www.globalafricanetwork.com), the publisher of Free State Business, specialises in business-to-business print publications, producing a series of region-specific, annual print journals. Every province in South Africa is covered by this unique range of journals and websites, complemented by a national business guidebook, South African Business.

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FOCUS Free State Development Corporation investment opportunities The Free State Development Corporation is driving a number of exciting investment opportunities in the Free State province. SCIENCE PARK To develop a world-class science park through the provision of a purpose-built facility designed to provide fully serviced office and laboratory space for conducting cutting-edge research in a range of fields including agri-technology, applications development, computer programming, datamining and management, digital content production, design, food research, game development, healthcare technologies, medical innovation, product design and development, law and intellectual property, linked to the University of the Free State and Central University of Technology. Concept To develop world-class infrastructure to support incubation of a network for companies to do research, product development, technology testing, software applications development, programming and housing of innovative startup enterprises. The Science Park will house the following: • Innovation Centre • Bio Centre • IT Centre • Catalyst • Enterprise House These will create a platform for a joint research and research collaboration between universities and biotechnology companies, to migrate both the University of the Free State (UFS) and Central University of Technology (CUT) registered research patents into new business opportunities. Facilities and services • All-inclusive, flexible, short-term rental agreements at competitive rates • 24/7 access • High-quality broadband access (up to 1GB) with ICT Active accreditation • Free onsite parking • A dedicated Customer Service team • Free PR service for residents • Direct links to the University of the Free State – offering the advantage of technology and knowledge transfer, and access to equipment and library facilities. Conference and meeting room facilities • Wide range of conference and meeting rooms at discounted rates with video conferencing • Networking zone with free wi-fi • Shared laboratory facilities • Virtual Offices, flexible co-working and hot desk facilities. Research and development • Links to the University of the Free State and Central University of Technology Research Teams and partnership funded by the dti (Department of Trade & Industry) and the Department of Science an Technology and its agencies • N8 Research Partnership, Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York • On-site management and dedicated team. FREE STATE BUSINESS 2018 14

Project location Bloemfontein, Mangaung Metro, N8 Corridor Required Investment ZAR 400m To discuss these opportunities, contact Frank Tlhomelang, Manager: Research & Development & Acting GM: Trade & Investment Tel: +27 51 4000 800 Email: frank@fdc.co.za | Email: invest@fdc.co.za Prof Ryk Lues, Director Tel: +27 51 507 3145 | Email: rlues@cut.ac.za Ms ZP Sintiya, Administrative Assistant Tel: +27 51 507 3121 | Email: zsintiya@cut.ac.za 15 FREE STATE BUSINESS 2018

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