By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is championing innovation across South Africa, but they face a host of challenges in bridging the gap between research and commercial success - particularly when it comes to marginalized communities. Acting CEO Ismail Abdoola has been expanding on the agency's efforts to foster a cohesive national innovation strategy and address the potential disruptive impacts of rapid technological change on the workforce. In this week's Techno Touch, he joined me to explore the TIA's unique approach, while also offering insights into the agency's future direction...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is championing innovation across South Africa, but they face a host of challenges in bridging the gap between research and commercial success - particularly when it comes to marginalized communities. Acting CEO Ismail Abdoola has been expanding on the agency's efforts to foster a cohesive national innovation strategy and address the potential disruptive impacts of rapid technological change on the workforce. In this week's Techno Touch, he joined me to explore the TIA's unique approach, while also offering insights into the agency's future direction...</p>

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