In the first phase of the project, the focus will be on IT cluster marketing, building networks and on influencing IT policy.

In the second phase the key focus areas will be IT business development and IT skills development.

The first focus area is cluster facilitation. Activities around this include events such as exhibitions at local trade shows and listening lunches. It also includes establishing various sector publications and research papers and the collection of data on the industry as well as participation in various economic development opportunities and industry forums.

KEEG has identified the Cape Information Technology Initiative (CITI) as the body best suited to take the lead in this regard. The department will work closely with CITI around these focus areas and will support the initiatives that they undertake.

If the necessary funding is made available, the project will be run on an annual basis.