4. Community member What you get: Keep informed of mobile news, training, events, RFPs, competitions and more How to join/requirements: Anybody can join by signing up to the Mobile Memo www.mlab.co.za/newsletter Cost: Free
5. Silver member What you get: Use of mLab SA office (hot-desking -- permanent seats can also be taken); networking opportunities; access to business mentoring and coaching; first option on training offered by mLab SA, access to some training only for Silver and Gold members, training discounts; access to confidential business intelligence (if applicable). Shared services How to join/requirements: Must be working on a mobile app or content service that has the potential to become sustainable or scalable Quarterly progress meetings with mLab SA staff -- no significant progress then downgraded to Community member Apply at www.mlab.co.za/apply Must be vetted in a face-to-face meeting Cost: Membership: R1000/month Permanent seats (not hot-desking): R1500/seat
6. Gold member What you get: Use of mLab SA office (hot-desking -- permanent seats can also be taken) or be based at one of our incubator partners; dedicated mentoring and business support; full endorsement from mLab SA (with no reservation) to those looking for contractors, developers, suppliers; partner with mLab SA on outsourced deals; access to finance How to join/requirements: A venture that demonstrates significant potential for growth and sustainability Apply at www.mlab.co.za/apply Must be vetted in a face-to-face meeting Cost: Membership: R1000/month Permanent seats (not hot-desking): R1500/seat
7. Membership: Note You can apply as many times as you like with different mobile ideas You can enter as an individual — you don’t have to have a team Your idea can be an app (as in smart phone app or feature phone app) or a content service, e.g. SMS reminders for HIV patients to take their medicines Can be for-profit or not-for-profit Services provided by us, partners or external providers
8. Resources Application Monetisation and Commercialisation Data and Statistics Reports, links, etc. Please comment! www.mlab.co.za/resources
10. Events 22 Aug: Monetisingyour Mobile App (with InMobi). BWB, CPT. 6:30-8pm 26 Aug: Monetising your Mobile App (with InMobi). The Innovation Hub, PTA. 9:30-11am 15 Sept: Opening of mLab SA office. The Innovation Hub, PTA. 9:30-11am mlabsa.eventbrite.com or steve@mlab.co.za
11. Training and support needs survey We want to know how to support you. mLab SA mantra: Are we giving what the community needs?