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Corporate Profile

Corporate Profile of TBIF

Technology and Business Incubation Facility (TBIF), since its establishment in 2005 has been working to fulfill its mission of promoting, aiding and fostering the growth of small scale Technology Entrepreneurs / business enterprises in the country. Over a period of three years, growth and development, TBIF has proved its strength within the country and abroad by promoting Technology Entrepreneurship, modernization, upgradation of technology, quality consciousness, strengthening linkages with Small enterprises and enhancing exports. Technology Business Incubators

Enterprise development is one of the thrust areas for nurturing the development and growth of micro and small enterprises in the country that is being facilitated by providing handholding support to the micro and small enterprises in every field of business. Incubation is one of the appropriate tools to achieve this goal, as it provides necessary facilities for the prospective entrepreneurs and start-up companies to learn product manufacturing processes coupled with technology development, business development under one roof. In these incubators working projects depicting appropriate technology for small enterprises are displayed in working conditions.

Marketing

Marketing, a strategic tool for business development, is critical to the growth and survival of small enterprises in today’s intensely competitive market. TBIF acts as a facilitator to promote small industries products and has devised a number of schemes to support small enterprises in their marketing efforts, both in and outside the country.

Exhibitions and Technology Fairs: To showcase the competencies of Rwandan SSIs within TBIF incubator and to capture market opportunities, TBIF participates in select International and National Exhibitions and Trade Fairs every year. TBIF facilitates the participation of the small enterprises by providing concessions in rental etc. Participation in these events exposes SSI units to international practices and enhances their business prowess.

Credit Support

TBIF facilitates credit requirements of small enterprises through its KEDF program.

Technology Support

Technology is the key to enhancing a company’s competitive advantage in today’s dynamic information age. Small enterprises need to develop and implement a technology strategy in addition to financial, marketing and operational strategies and adopt the one that helps integrate their operations with their environment, customers and suppliers.

TBIF offers small units the following support services through its Centre of Innovations and Technology Transfer (CITT)

1. Advising on application of new techniques
2. Material testing facilities through accredited laboratories
3. Product design including CAD
4. Common facility support in machining, EDM, CNC, etc.
5. Energy and environment services at selected centres
6. Classroom and practical training for skill upgadation

International Cooperation

TBIF facilitates sustainable international partnerships. The emphasis is on sustainable business relations rather than on one-way transactions. Since its inception, TBIF has contributed to strengthening enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation, south cooperation and sharing best practices and experiences with other developing countries, especially those in the African, Asian and Pacific regions. The features of the scheme are:

• Exchange of Business/Technology missions with various countries.
• Facilitating Enterprise to Enterprise cooperation, JVs, Technology Transfer & other form of sustainable collaboration.
• Explore new markets & areas of cooperation:
• Identification of new export markets by participating in sector- specific exhibitions all over the world.
• Sharing of Indian experience with other developing countries