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Proposals for grant funding are hereby invited for the following two separate and independent elements within the RISP:
A. Regional Innovation Networking Platforms aimed at establishing networking platforms to bring together research, development and innovation communities, technology SMMEs, industry and government.
B. Feasibility study or business plan support for innovation enabling mechanisms such as:
a. Science and Technology Parks, Techno Parks, Innovation Hubs, Tech Hubs or other similar concepts.
b. Other innovation enabling mechanisms and initiatives.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged CSIR’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) programme and its pivotal role towards achieving biodiversity at the Inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on 26 March 2024.
Delivering his keynote address, President Ramaphosa called on industry, finance institutions, philanthropists, civil society, traditional leaders, healers and practitioners to collectively embrace the country’s vision for a transformed biodiversity economy.
Ten instruments are available for sale and can be viewed at the pilot plant in building 18A.
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Continue to prioritise science, engineering and technology. This was the message when the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the sixth Parliament Administration presented its sixth Parliament Legacy Report on Science and Innovation. With elections scheduled for May 2024, South Africa’s seventh Parliamentary Administration is set to assume office in mid-2024.
The virtual media briefing will feature discussions on strategies and interventions aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of misinformation by fostering a nuanced understanding of this critical issue. The aim of the media briefing is to empower members of the media, institutions, and the public with the necessary tools to navigate misinformation and discern fact from misinformation.
AdNotes, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, are launching a groundbreaking initiative to transform the digital connectivity landscape in the Harry Gwala District by expanding affordable internet connection across Ixopo.
The organisation has been appointed by South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Boegoebaai Port, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Namakwa Region in the Northern Cape.
The 18 to 24-month study is a collaborative effort involving the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) and Transnet National Ports Authority. It aims to investigate opportunities and constraints in developing the port and SEZ. This is all to support the international development of a green hydrogen economy and the global need to defossilise energy generation.
The Gauteng-based Impala Bolt and Nut expanded its toolmaking operations to offer locally produced South African parts to the market, reducing their reliance on imports. The company achieved this through the assistance of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) – a program of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition that is driven by the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) in support of local economic development.
From 27 January to 01 February 2024, the CSIR biophotonics researchers showcased their expertise at the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) International Conference, presenting a remarkable total of 21 research papers. Their presentations covered a wide array of topics, ranging from photonics and imaging engineering to novel applications in biomedicine, delivering innovative insights.