Saberi Marais
Innovation Commercialisation Manager at UCT Research Contracts & Innovation- Claim this Profile
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Fredrick Matongo
I worked with Saberi on Seed Fund projects related matters during his tenure at TIA whilst I was at NMMU and UFH, and have stayed in touch when he joined UCT RCI. Saberi is highly knowledgeable, articulate, and a pleasure to work with. I have found him to be a strategic thinker who is highly passionate about technological innovations and their huge potential to change people’s lives both socially and economically. Saberi is an excellent resource who is forever willing to impart and share his wealth of knowledge and experiences in the innovation and technology transfer sector. I have learnt a lot from him over the years. I highly endorse and recommend working with Saberi to get the best out of everything ‘innovation & tech transfer’.
Koena Motloi (BSc, Entre, PGDM, MAP, MBA)
I worked closely with Saberi when he was a Business Development Manager and Head: Seed Fund at TIA. Saberi has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the NSI. He is a very result driven professional and has always demonstrated good leadership skills. My working experience with Saberi was very pleasant and he is without doubt a good and competent person to have in a team.
Fredrick Matongo
I worked with Saberi on Seed Fund projects related matters during his tenure at TIA whilst I was at NMMU and UFH, and have stayed in touch when he joined UCT RCI. Saberi is highly knowledgeable, articulate, and a pleasure to work with. I have found him to be a strategic thinker who is highly passionate about technological innovations and their huge potential to change people’s lives both socially and economically. Saberi is an excellent resource who is forever willing to impart and share his wealth of knowledge and experiences in the innovation and technology transfer sector. I have learnt a lot from him over the years. I highly endorse and recommend working with Saberi to get the best out of everything ‘innovation & tech transfer’.
Koena Motloi (BSc, Entre, PGDM, MAP, MBA)
I worked closely with Saberi when he was a Business Development Manager and Head: Seed Fund at TIA. Saberi has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the NSI. He is a very result driven professional and has always demonstrated good leadership skills. My working experience with Saberi was very pleasant and he is without doubt a good and competent person to have in a team.
Fredrick Matongo
I worked with Saberi on Seed Fund projects related matters during his tenure at TIA whilst I was at NMMU and UFH, and have stayed in touch when he joined UCT RCI. Saberi is highly knowledgeable, articulate, and a pleasure to work with. I have found him to be a strategic thinker who is highly passionate about technological innovations and their huge potential to change people’s lives both socially and economically. Saberi is an excellent resource who is forever willing to impart and share his wealth of knowledge and experiences in the innovation and technology transfer sector. I have learnt a lot from him over the years. I highly endorse and recommend working with Saberi to get the best out of everything ‘innovation & tech transfer’.
Koena Motloi (BSc, Entre, PGDM, MAP, MBA)
I worked closely with Saberi when he was a Business Development Manager and Head: Seed Fund at TIA. Saberi has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the NSI. He is a very result driven professional and has always demonstrated good leadership skills. My working experience with Saberi was very pleasant and he is without doubt a good and competent person to have in a team.
Fredrick Matongo
I worked with Saberi on Seed Fund projects related matters during his tenure at TIA whilst I was at NMMU and UFH, and have stayed in touch when he joined UCT RCI. Saberi is highly knowledgeable, articulate, and a pleasure to work with. I have found him to be a strategic thinker who is highly passionate about technological innovations and their huge potential to change people’s lives both socially and economically. Saberi is an excellent resource who is forever willing to impart and share his wealth of knowledge and experiences in the innovation and technology transfer sector. I have learnt a lot from him over the years. I highly endorse and recommend working with Saberi to get the best out of everything ‘innovation & tech transfer’.
Koena Motloi (BSc, Entre, PGDM, MAP, MBA)
I worked closely with Saberi when he was a Business Development Manager and Head: Seed Fund at TIA. Saberi has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the NSI. He is a very result driven professional and has always demonstrated good leadership skills. My working experience with Saberi was very pleasant and he is without doubt a good and competent person to have in a team.
Experience
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UCT Research Contracts & Innovation
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Innovation Commercialisation Manager
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May 2017 - Present
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Savant
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South Africa
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seed Investment Committee Member (volunteer)
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Jun 2017 - Present
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Technology Innovation Agency
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South Africa
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Government Relations Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of TIA Seed Fund
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
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Acting Executive: Innovation Enabling and Support Division, TIA
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
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Regional Business Development Manager: Western and Northern Cape
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Sep 2013 - May 2015
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VP, Innovation and TechnologyTransfer Portfolio
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
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Curator
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Developer
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May 2010 - Aug 2013
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South African Medical Research Council
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South Africa
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Technology Transfer Manager
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
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Tech Transfer Associate
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2010
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Intern
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2005 - 2006
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Research Scientist
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2004 - 2005
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Education
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2002 - 2004
University of Cape Town
MSc -
2012 - 2015
University of Stellenbosch
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
2006 - 2008
SA Institute of Intellectual Property
none -
2005 - 2006
University of the Witwatersrand
MMP, Wits Business School -
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USB
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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