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About ECITI
The Eastern Cape Information Technology Initiative (ECITI) is a non -profit company, established by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in 2004.
It facilitates sustainable development for small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the information communication and technology (ICT) and film sectors in the Eastern Cape.
ECITI programmes respond positively to ICT as part of the delivery of the Eastern Cape Provincial ICT Strategy. The strategy promotes ICT as a broad-based enabler for the achievement of the Eastern Cape Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP).
ECITI’s incubation programme is at the centre of its development strategy. The two-prong programme, focusing on infrastructure and business support services, assists early stage development of ICT and film entrepreneurs from previously or historically disadvantaged backgrounds including women, youth and the disabled.
Business incubation is designed to accelerate successful development of entrepreneurial companies through various support resources and services offered in the incubation hub and through its network of contacts.
Advantages of our programmes
- Lowers barriers to entry for ICT and film entrepreneurs
- Nurtures and supports innovative business ideas
- Provides expertise and infrastructure that may be inaccessible to individual entrepreneurs
- Provides networking, business opportunities’ forums and linkages for entrepreneurs.
Our mission statement
An innovative agency that promotes the use of information and communication technologies to effect positive social change, socio-economic development, employment creation and poverty eradication, by providing support, mentorship, infrastructure and promoting entrepreneurship.
Our vision
A connected, empowered and informed Eastern Cape.
Our values
In order to achieve our mission and vision, we subscribe to the five values:
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Integrity
Our strategic goals
ECITI aims to:
- Develop strategic partnerships that promote innovation and connectivity for development
- Promote ICT infrastructure roll-out in rural and other underserved areas
- Support entrepreneurship in the ICT sector thus creating job opportunities
- Build an efficient and effective organisation.