About us
The National Science, Technology and Innovation Information Portal (NSTIIP) is a central repository of useful and up-to-date science, technology and innovation data and information within a national system of innovation (NSI). This online platform is a multi-year project that is being developed through phase approach. The first phase is piloting of the Portal using the initial set of data. The second phase entails upscaling of the Portal to include more features. The following are the objectives of the NSTIIP:
- To enhance knowledge about the NSI and encourage a realistic adoption of a culture of innovation.
- To decrease the existing fragmentation of information on innovation.
- To provide access to a range of data, reports, analyses, discussions and other information related to the NSI to all NSI stakeholders.
- To collect and curate accurate data and information about the NSI.
- To assist in bridging identified gaps in information about the NSI.
- To enable wider involvement and reduce duplication of innovation experts' research towards the common goal of facilitating economic and social development.
- To facilitate benchmarking of the NSI with other systems and to facilitate the development of an appropriate NSI for South Africa.
Factsheet
| Project Factsheet May 2023 FEATURED |
South Africa Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2023
The report outlines the state of STI in South Africa in the context of deepening global economic, ecological and social crises. Commissioned by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), the report examines investments in research, development and innovation, STI human resources, innovation in manufacturing, digital competitiveness, and the distribution of research and development (R&D) in provinces, among other indicators. The report compares South Africa’s performance with various countries, identifying the relative strengths and weaknesses of the national system of innovation.
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South Africa Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2022
The report outlines the state of STI in South Africa in the context of deepening global economic, ecological and social crises. Commissioned by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), the report looks at investments in Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), STI human resources, innovation in manufacturing, digital competitiveness, and the distribution of Research and Development (R&D) in provinces, among other indicators. The report compares South Africa’s performance with various countries, identifying the relative strengths and weaknesses of the national system of innovation.
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South-African-Science-Technology-and-Innovation-Indicators-Report-2021
The NACI 2021 SA STI indicators report which was held under the theme, “State of innovation in SA”, also included a multi stakeholder panel discussion on the role of innovation in responding to COVID-19, a presentation on NACI’s review of the National Research and Development Strategy and Ten-Year Innovation Plan, and presentations on the HSRC’s Agricultural Business Innovation Survey and Innovation in the Informal Economy Report. About 200 NSI stakeholders attended the event.
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South African Science Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2020
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) annually produces the South African
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report. The report provides an analysis of the state of STI in South Africa and includes indicators that are critical in the monitoring and evaluation of the South African National System of Innovation (NSI) and its impact and/or contribution towards achieving the country’s set national objectives
View reportScience, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report. The report provides an analysis of the state of STI in South Africa and includes indicators that are critical in the monitoring and evaluation of the South African National System of Innovation (NSI) and its impact and/or contribution towards achieving the country’s set national objectives
South African Science Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2019
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) annually produces the South African
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report. The report provides an analysis of the state of STI in South Africa and includes indicators that are critical in the monitoring and evaluation of the South African National System of Innovation (NSI) and its impact and/or contribution towards achieving
the country’s set national objectives
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report. The report provides an analysis of the state of STI in South Africa and includes indicators that are critical in the monitoring and evaluation of the South African National System of Innovation (NSI) and its impact and/or contribution towards achieving
the country’s set national objectives
South African Foresight Exercise For Science Technology and Innovation 2030
South African Foresight Exercise for Science, Technology and Innovation 2030 (SAForSTI), led by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)
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Big Data Analytics for South African National STI Foresight 2030
This report was written as part of the South African Foresight Exercise for Science, Technology and Innovation 2030 (SAForSTI) and it presents the results of the Big Data Analysis.
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SOUTH AFRICA FORESIGHT EXERCISE FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 2030
Synthesis Report Annexures Noevember 2019.
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STI Statistics
A central repository of useful and up-to-date science, technology and innovation data and information within a national system of innovation (NSI)
Latest addition
South African Business Innovation Survey
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Community of Practice
The community of practice consists of members who interact with each other for their pursuit of a common practice.
Introducing
Directory of Experts
This directory strives to connect individuals or organizations with academia that specializes in various fields
News
The World Science Forum 2022 is africa's moment to shine
Source: World Science Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the World Science Forum (WSF) on Tuesday, 6 December, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Held under the theme...
Read MoreCelebrating science and the role in tackling the major societal challenges of our time
Source: World Science Forum Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande remarks to the World Science Forum 2022 Dinner The World Science Forum is a celebration of internati...
Read MoreEngineering and IT discuss research culture with relevance and social impact at CUT
From left: Prof. Laetus Lategan, Senior Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies; Dr Mlungisi Cele, Acting CEO: National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI); Prof. Muthoni Masinde, Head of the ...
Read MoreEvents
NACI Roundtable Discussion: Preliminary Findings on the Design and Implementation Evaluation of the DSI Sector Innovation Fund Programme
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) successfully hosted the roundtable discussion on Friday 30 November 2018 at the Department of Science and Technology (DSI), Pretoria.
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Read MoreInnovation Data Hackathon
NACI successfully hosted an Innovation Data Hackathon in partnership with the Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) in Cape Town on the 11-13 September 2018, during the 2...
Read MorePutting South Africa's Innovation Data To Work
Join the HSRC’s Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators and the National Advisory Council on Innovation at this year’s South African Innovation Summit taking place at Cape Town Stadiu...
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