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CSIR Biosciences is ideally positioned in that it has the primary infrastructure to integrate skills in the biological sciences (including biotechnology, chemistry, agroprocessing and engineering) with industrial and commercial experience, in order to drive the bioeconomy. A core focus of CSIR Biosciences is to add value to our biodiversity and to develop cutting-edge technologies to address health, food security and energy provision.

Innovation

  1. Licence technologies and support start-ups to drive bio-economy
  2. Research and Product Development to service health, food security and energy provision
  3. Human Capital Development to bridge skills gap

Vision

To be a leading centre that translates biosciences discoveries into products and technologies with impact to industry and society.

Mission

To harness our technologies, strengthen product and process development and pilot-scale production capabilities, support and facilitate interaction between NSI players and to support entrepreneurs to contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy.

Value proposition

Accessible top class integrated multi-disciplinary skills and quality infrastructure base that facilitates the translation of discoveries through partnerships.

 

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  • Competency areas
  • Natural Products Technologies
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  • Contact CSIR Biosciences

    Tel: +27 12 841 3260
    Fax: +27 12 841 3561
    Email: biosciences@csir.co.za
    www.csir.co.za

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