Deputy minister Gina calls for innovation support closer to township communities [SOUND]

# Deputy minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has called for innovation support to be brought closer to townships and communities, saying accessible and inclusive innovation ecosystems are essential to unlocking young people’s potential and advancing inclusive industrialisation. The department spokesperson, Veronica Mohapeloa says by locating innovation support closer to townships and communities, government is lowering the barriers that often prevent talented young people from pursuing their ambitions: