Turbine

03/09/2026

We're delighted to celebrate a new milestone from the Turbine community.

Living Change has officially opened its very first Wellness Hub in Roches Brunes, a dedicated care centre designed to support older adults, particularly those living with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers.

Learn more about their 2 upcoming open days here 👇

Our doors are opening! 💛

After many months of planning, learning and preparing, we are so excited to welcome you to the Living Change Wellness Hub.

Join us at one of our upcoming Open Days to see our new space, meet our team and learn more about what we are creating for older adults, people living with dementia and their families.

Come and discover a different approach — one centred around connection, purpose, wellbeing and living well.

📅 Friday, 11 September 2026
📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026

📍 Living Change Wellness Hub
Cnr Rue Arrianne & Independence Ave, Roches Brunes

Whether you are looking for support for someone you love, interested in healthy ageing and brain health, or simply curious to learn more about what we do, you are very welcome.

Come in, have a look around and chat with us. 💛

🌿 livingchange.care

27/08/2026

Proud to celebrate 10 years of Turbine and a decade of supporting entrepreneurs, ideas and innovation in Mauritius.

As we mark this milestone, the Innovation Challenge 2026 opens a new chapter with one ambition: Harnessing AI for a Sustainable Mauritius.

Thank you ER Group for highlighting this journey and to everyone who has been part of it along the way.

Turbine officially launched the Innovation Challenge 2026 on 15 July at Les Kocottes, Saint-Pierre. This new edition, coinciding with the incubator's tenth anniversary, marks a new stage in its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovative solutions to address Mauritius' economic,....

26/08/2026

Applications for the Innovation Challenge 2026 Harnessing AI for a Sustainable Mauritius are now officially closed! 🚀

We are excited to have received applications from passionate and ambitious entrepreneurs ready to leverage innovation and AI to contribute to a more sustainable Mauritius.

Our screening process is now underway, and we look forward to discovering the innovative and impact-driven projects behind these applications.

A huge thank you to everyone who applied, supported and helped spread the word, as well as to our partners and sponsors for their continued support in making this initiative possible.

Stay tuned for the next steps!

25/08/2026

We are proud to welcome Journal des Archipels (JDA) as a Media Partner of the Innovation Challenge 2026!
Recognised for its commitment to highlighting economic, entrepreneurial and regional success stories across the Indian Ocean, JDA plays an important role in giving visibility to the people and ideas shaping our region.
Thanks to this partnership, the stories, innovations and achievements of our participants will have the opportunity to reach audiences both locally and across the region.

🌍 Want your innovation to shine locally and regionally?

🚀 Apply now for the Innovation Challenge 2026:
https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

25/08/2026

Innovation thrives when visionary entrepreneurs are supported by organisations that believe in their potential.

We are proud to have Eclosia Angel Fund back as a sponsor of the Innovation Challenge this year, continuing its commitment to empowering the next generation of Mauritian innovators and changemakers.

In this video, Esthel How Kwan Wa, Group Corporate Finance Manager at Eclosia Angel Fund, shares why initiatives such as the Innovation Challenge play a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship, encouraging innovation, and helping promising ideas grow.

💡 Your idea could be the next one to make a difference.

🔗 Apply today: https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

24/08/2026

Anielle Carver, Sustainability Manager at ER Property, highlights how innovation, technology and sustainability can help build a more sustainable future. As a Platinum Sponsor of the Innovation Challenge 2026, ER Group is proud to support entrepreneurs developing impactful solutions for Mauritius and beyond.

💡 Do you have an innovative idea leveraging AI or driving sustainable innovation?

🚀 Applications for the Innovation Challenge 2026 are now open. This is your opportunity to transform your idea into a solution with real impact.

👉 Apply now: https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

21/08/2026

We’re looking for bold ideas with the potential to create real impact.

If your project brings an innovative solution, addresses a real market need, has the potential to grow and scale, and contributes to a more sustainable Mauritius, the Innovation Challenge 2026 is for you.

Applications close on 26 August 2026. Don’t wait to apply!

Learn more and apply: https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

20/08/2026

Meet one of our newest partner for the Innovation Challenge 2026!

Welcome Poonum Thylam, Founder & CEO of Blue Azurite Ltd and Kam Li Fap Kien, Senior Business Strategy Manager, who share their vision on the importance of innovation, entrepreneurship and building sustainable businesses.

As a management and business advisory company, Blue Azurite Ltd is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and organisations in their growth journey, making them a valuable addition to this year's Innovation Challenge ecosystem.

If you have an innovative idea or an early-stage startup with the potential to create impact, now is the time to take the leap.

🎯 Applications for the Innovation Challenge 2026 are still open!

Join a programme designed to help you validate your idea, strengthen your business model, connect with mentors and industry experts, and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.

🔗 Register now: https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

19/08/2026

Good news! We’re giving you more time! 🚀

The application deadline for the Innovation Challenge 2026 has been extended until 26 August 2026, giving entrepreneurs and innovators an extra opportunity to take the next step and bring their ideas forward.

If you’re an entrepreneur working on an innovative solution and haven’t completed your application yet, now is the time to make it happen.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the Innovation Challenge 2026 and turn your idea into meaningful impact.

Learn more and complete your application here:
https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/

18/08/2026

AI meets sustainability, and Mauritius is ready to lead.

At our recent Innovation Challenge panel discussion, moderated by Marc Israel, AI Specialist and Mentor at Turbine, Harry Coolen (MCB), Caroline Rault (Eclosia), Anielle Carver (ER Property) and Kam Li Fap Kien (Blue Azurite) came together to explore how AI is already transforming business here, and where the real opportunities lie: from protecting our coastline and biodiversity, to tackling water loss, to opening doors to regional markets.

The takeaway? Mauritius's constraints can become its greatest opportunities if you start with real problems, think critically, and build with the right support around you.

Read the full recap: https://turbine.mu/blogs/ai-and-sustainable-innovation-accelerating-mauritiuss-transformation-through-new-technologies/

Got an idea that could shape Mauritius's future? The Innovation Challenge 2026 is your moment.

Don't wait, apply now : https://turbine.mu/innovation-challenge-2026/