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CSIR partners with 3Sixty GSG and Tautomer to accelerate technology commercialisation

The CSIR will work with 3Sixty Global Solutions Group (3Sixty GSG) a subsidiary of NUMSA Investment Company (NIC), and Tautomer to fast-track the commercialisation of CSIR technologies.

The organisations entered into a tripartite agreement through NIC’s subsidiary 3Sixty GSG and their partner company, Tautomer, to explore any investment and collaboration opportunities at the CSIR.

The agreement was signed by CSIR Chief Executive Officer, Dr Thulani Dlamini, 3Sixty GSG Chief Executive Officer, Mr Khandani Msibi and Tautomer Managing Director, Mr Martin Magwaza, in Pretoria, on Wednesday, 15 January 2020.

Students win big at CHPC National Conference 2019

The Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) National Conference, held from 1 to 5 December 2019 at Birchwood Conference Centre, Boksburg, hosted three student competitions that ran in parallel with the programme of the conference. The conference exhibition floor was a battleground for university students from within South Africa and the Southern African Development Community. Over 120 of these students where split between the Student Cluster Competition, the Cybersecurity Challenge and the Student Datathon Challenge.

National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System (NICIS) Centre Manager, Dr Happy Sithole, is impressed by the amount of effort that the students put into the competitions.

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COVID-19 Corona Virus: South African Resource Portal

31/03/2020

AISI call for Expression of Interest (AISI Technology Based Supplier Development Programme)

31/03/2020

AISI (Aerospace Industry Support Initiative) calls for Expression of Interest for Identifying Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Integrators or Sub-Systems Suppliers and SMMEs to participate in the AISI Technology Based Supplier Development Programme.

Depending on the size and status of your company, either the Integrators or Sub-Systems Suppliers template, or the SMME template must be completed please. Read more...

Closing Date: 6 May 2020 at 16:00

Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only electronic copy submissions will be accepted.

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Escalation of measures to combat Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

24/03/2020

Cancellation of the CSIR strategy launch and brand unveiling event

19/03/2020

Dear valued CSIR stakeholder,

We regret to inform you that the CSIR strategy launch and brand unveiling event which was scheduled for Friday, 20 March 2020 has been cancelled.

The cancellation of the event is a result of precautionary measures that the CSIR is implementing in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and its escalation in South Africa in the past week.

On behalf of the CSIR, I would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this cancellation. Unfortunately, this situation is entirely beyond our control.

Young Industrialists Forum workshop

03/03/2020

The YIF workshop is the official launch of the programme spearheaded by the CSIR Smart Mobility Cluster. The day will consist of relevant talks from industry and the CSIR on the status of the logistics industry in South Africa and the corresponding challenges and applicable technologies. The workshop will culminate in a session where participants will have the opportunity to list their challenges and projects.

The BIDC accelerator networking event

01/30/2020

Multimedia Gallery

Using science and innovation to understand the role of the Southern Ocean in a changing climate

In 2020, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory celebrates a decade of multidisciplinary research into the role of the Southern Ocean in taking up man-made carbon dioxide

Using science and innovation to understand the role of the Southern Ocean in a changing climate

In 2020, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory celebrates a decade of multidisciplinary research into the role of the Southern Ocean in taking up man-made carbon dioxide

A framework to guide investments in the Western Cape’s ecological infrastructure

The Western Cape Government has commissioned the CSIR to develop an investment framework that will inform decisions on where and how to invest in the region’s ecological infrastructure.

A framework to guide investments in the Western Cape’s ecological infrastructure

The Western Cape Government has commissioned the CSIR to develop an investment framework that will inform decisions on where and how to invest in the region’s ecological infrastructure.

Bioengineering cells for precision medication for the South African population

CSIR bioengineers are combining stemcell technology and genome engineering to help improve the efficacy and safety of medication for the African population.

Bioengineering cells for precision medication for the South African population

CSIR bioengineers are combining stemcell technology and genome engineering to help improve the efficacy and safety of medication for the African population.

Estuaries: Super-ecosystems under threat

South Africa’s estuaries are under threat. Researchers say that multiple interventions are required to avoid a further decline in health. The CSIR led the estuarine component of the National Biodiversity Assessment released earlier this year.

Estuaries: Super-ecosystems under threat

CSIR conducts 3D model studies for a proposed tidal pool in Port St Johns

Some of the biggest and busiest ports in the world have been tested at the CSIR’s coastal and hydraulics laboratory. Recently, the team modelled a far smaller project, but one with significant potential impact for the remote coastal community of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape.

CSIR conducts 3D model studies for a proposed tidal pool in Port St Johns

Refurbishing steam turbine components with laser technology

The CSIR and Eskom have developed a laser welding process to reconstruct tenons on turbine rotor blade tips which may lead to significant cost savings at power plants.

Refurbishing steam turbine components with laser technology

The CSIR and Eskom have developed a laser welding process to reconstruct tenons on turbine rotor blade tips which may lead to significant cost savings at power plants.

The evidence of our warming continent and the impact on SA industrial sectors

Bio-degradable plastic bags

The CSIR is making fully bio-degradable plastic materials by using plant-based polymers to replace the currently used synthetic polymers. The technology will see plastic bags that end up in landfills bio-degrading within 90 days.

Bio-degradable plastic bags

CSIR Davit System

What if there were Ideas that worked to protect precious lives and tons of cargo?

CSIR Davit System

What if there were Ideas that worked to protect precious lives and tons of cargo?

Rapidly detecting E.coli in water

The CSIR has developed a disposable device that can rapidly detect E.coli without the need to send samples to laboratories.

Rapidly detecting E.coli in water

The CSIR has developed a disposable device that can rapidly detect E.coli without the need to send samples to laboratories.