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About the Awards

Application for Entry

Purpose

The awards give recognition to origional and innovative designs, prototypes and products that offer good design solutions to various problems faced by the nation (rural and urban areas). Credit will also be given to prototypes and products that contribute to industrial and/or enterprise development in Botswana.

Vision

To lead in cultivating a culture of innovation in Botswana.

Mission

To promote, encourage and support inventors and innovators in Botswana.

Objectives

•  To recognize original and innovative prototype as well as products that can diversify the economy.

•  To enhance public awareness and recognition for inventors and innovators.

•  To encourage people particularly youth to venture into areas of science, engineering, technology and innovation (SETI).

 

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The National Design for Development Awards are not a patents award scheme, nor are they guarantees of any performance standard. Therefore BOTEC cannot accept accountability for the product performance or design originality should any dispute arise.