The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) was inaugurated in May 1996 by the former President of South Africa and patron of the Academy, Nelson Mandela. more

Agrément South Africa has a mandate of supporting and promoting the process of integrated socio-economic development in South Africa as it relates to the construction industry by facilitating the introduction, application and utilisation of satisfactory innovation and technology development, in a manner which will add value to the process and by so doing enhance Agrément South Africa`s position as the internationally acknowledged, objective South African centre for the assessment and certification of innovative non-standardised construction products, systems, materials, components and processes, which are not fully covered by SABS standard or code of practice. more

The Agricultural Research Council is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector. more

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the first academic centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship. It was established as a specialised unit at the UCT Graduate School of Business in late 2011, in partnership with the Bertha Foundation, a family foundation that works with inspiring leaders who are catalysts for social and economic change.more

The objects of the Society are to promote a caring attitude towards the indigenous flora and vegetation of southern Africa amongst all people and to provide a forum for positive collective action by offering its membership to all individuals and organisations sharing its mission; to promote and actively be involved in the conservation, cultivation and wise use of the indigenous flora and vegetation of southern Africa and encourage public interest in the attainment of this object; to increase knowledge and understanding of the indigenous flora and vegetation of southern Africa through educational programmes and general enlightenment, aimed primarily at the people of South Africa and to support appropriate study and research projects; to liaise and co-operate, and work in partnership, when considered appropriate, with organisations such as the South African National Biodiversity Institute and others with similar objects in the attainment of the above; and to interest the people of South Africa and other countries in the progress and development of all the National Botanical Gardens that have been and may be established by the Board of the South African National Biodiversity Botanical Institute or its successor and to encourage active support of local National Botanical Gardens by the Branches of the Society.more

The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in South Africa focuses on providing aspiring entrepreneurs who have started a business with the skills, opportunities and inspiration they need to succeed.more

CEF derives its mandate primarily from the Central Energy Fund Act No. 38 of 1977 which mandates it to contribute to the national security of energy supply through commercial operations and projects, as well as investing in developmental projects, all the while operating in a highly competitive and capital intensive environment with the need to be a profitable entity through its subsidiaries and associates.more

Its purpose is to consolidate, co-ordinate and synergise entrepreneurship and innovation activities at the University of Western Cape (UWC).more

The CHPC is one of three primary pillars of the national cyber-infrastructure intervention supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The South African National Research Network (SANReN) and the Data Intensive Research Infrastructure of South Africa (DIRISA) complement the CHPC through the provision of high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity, and the effective curation of a variety of notably large and critical databases. The CHPC infrastructure is updated and maintained meticulously to comply with international standards.more

It has a vision of supporting Vaal University of Technology in its efforts to implement its Corporate Strategy that emphasises innovative and entrepreneurial practices and its endeavours to actively respond to local and national challenges of developing an increasingly entrepreneurial economy that inspires and encourages individuals to be enterprising.more

The CPSI is a government component in the portfolio of the Minister for Public Service and Administration. It was established to identify, support and nurture innovation in the public service, with a view to improve service delivery. The CPSI seeks to celebrate the successes of individuals, teams and departments in the quest for a more effective, efficient and accountable government.more

The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators was established to undertake regular national R&D and innovation surveys on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology and to produce national indicators from the survey results to provide inputs for policy makers and a basis for international comparisons.more

CSSR is an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Cape Town dedicated to conducting and building capacity for systematic, policy-relevant social science research in South Africa, the region and across Africa.more

The DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security (CoE-FS) was launched on 15 April 2014 to undertake innovative research to enable South Africa to tackle the challenge of food security and nutrition.more

SciSTIP (DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) is a Centre of Excellence established in 2014 within the DST-NRF Centres of Excellence Programme. Its members undertake research on scientometrics and bibliometrics and science, technology and innovation studies.more

Based at UCT, it was formed on the 01 January 2014, through the merger of the Centre for Educational Technology (CET) and the Higher and Adult Education Studies Development Unit (HAESDU).more

CICSA is a strategic Green Economy initiative of The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC). It operates as a technology and business incubator dedicated to supporting South African start-ups and small businesses operating in the green economy space by offering them access to finance, technical and business advisory, facilities, information, and markets.more

The main functions of the Commission are registration of companies, co-operatives and Intellectual Property Rights (trademarks, patents, designs and copyright) and maintenance thereof; disclosure of information on its business registers; promotion of education and awareness of Company and Intellectual Property Law; promotion of compliance with relevant legislation; efficient and effective enforcement of relevant legislation; monitoring compliance with and contraventions of financial reporting standards, and making recommendations thereto to Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC); licensing of business rescue practitioners; and report, research and advise to the Minister of Trade and Industry on matters of national policy relating to company and intellectual property law.more

A non-profit organisation that provides technical services in concrete to the construction industry through education, information and technical advisory services.more

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is one of the National Science Councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa, which was formed in 1912 by the amalgamation of 3 former Surveys, the oldest of which - the Geological Commission of the Cape of Good Hope - was founded in 1895. The Geoscience Act, Act 100 of 1993, established the CGS in its present form. The Act was later amended in 2010 to establish the Geoscience Amendment Act (Act No. 16 of 2010).
As a scientific research council, the CGS is mandated to provide for the promotion of research and the extension of knowledge in the field of geoscience as well as the provision of specialised geoscientific services. The Council has a national footprint in the country, with the Head Office located in Silverton, Pretoria and various other Regional Offices located in Polokwane (Limpopo), Cape Town (Western Cape), Pietermaritzburg & Durban (Kwazulu Natal), Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) and Upington (Northern Cape). Today, the Council is a modern institution, boasting excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa.more

Mintek is South Africa’s national mineral research organisation and is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Mintek works closely with industry and other R&D institutions and provides service testwork, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative products to clients worldwide. Mintek is a state owned science council which reports to the Minister of Mineral Resources.
Mintek’s mandate is to serve the national interest through research, development and technology transfer, to promote mineral technology and to foster the establishment and expansion of industries in the field of minerals and products derived therefrom.
The technical programmes at Mintek are aimed at generating high economic returns for the national and regional economies while social programmes focus on skills development and educational initiatives. An important target is the nurturing of self-sustaining local economies in areas of South Africa where smaller minerals extraction and beneficiation enterprises have the capability to generate broad-based employment and wealth. The Mintek corporate structure is headed by a Board, which includes a Chairperson and Mintek’s CEO, together with an additional six to nine other members. The Chairperson is appointed by the Minister of Mineral Resources.
Mintek’s Board of Directors bring a significant technical and business expertise to the company, ensuring that both the technical and the social targets will have a meaningful impact on the present and future economy of South Africa.more

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945.The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences.Key issues that the CSIR seeks to address through various interventions include: creating a vibrant economy and employment opportunities; building a capable state that is able to consistently deliver high-quality services for all South Africans; contributing to the development of economic and social infrastructure like transport, energy, water resources and ICT networks.The CSIR’s shareholder is the South African Parliament, held in proxy by the Minister of Science and Technology.more

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent statutory body established in May 1998 in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act No 101 of 1997), as amended and it functions as the Quality Council for Higher Education in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No 67 0f 2008).more

The mission of DAFF is to develop and sustain a sector that contributes and embraces economic growth (and development), job creation, rural development, sustainable use of natural resources and food security.more

The Department of Energy is responsible for ensuring exploration, development, processing, utilisation and management of South Africa's energy sources.more

The purpose of DEA is to protect and improve the quality and safety of the environment to give effect to the right of all South Africans to an environment that is not harmful to health and wellbeing, to manage and protect South Africa’s oceans and coastal resources, to promote conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources to contribute to economic growth and poverty alleviation, as well as to create conditions for effective corporate and cooperative governance, international cooperation and implementation of expanded public works projects in the environment sectors.more

DoH has a mission of improving health status of South Africans through the prevention of illnesses and the promotion of healthy lifestyles and to consistently improve the healthcare delivery system by focusing on access, equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.more

The mission of DHET is to develop capable, well-educated and skilled citizens who are able to compete in a sustainable, diversified and knowledge-intensive international economy, which meets the development goals of South Africa.more

The mission of DMR is to promote and regulate the minerals and mining sector for transformation, growth and development, and ensure that all South Africans derive sustainable benefits from the country's mineral wealth.more

DST executes its mandate through the implementation of the 1996 White Paper on Science and Technology, the national research and development strategy and the Ten-Year Innovation Plan (TYIP).more

The mission of the dti is to promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy; provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development; broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development; and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dti to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa's economic citizens.more

The Centre is an African-based multi-disciplinary energy research centre which pursues excellence in technology, policy and sustainable development research, education and capacity building programmes at a local and international level.more

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body established in terms of the Engineering Profession Act (EPA), 46 of 2000. The ECSA's primary role is the regulation of the engineering profession in terms of this Act. Its core functions are the accreditation of engineering programmes, registration of persons as professionals in specified categories, and the regulation of the practice of registered persons.more

Founded on the 14th of October 1937, ESSA promotes entomology in Africa and communication between entomologists.more

To support and realise one of False Bay TVET College's key strategic objectives, the college has formed a partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) to establish a Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE).more

F’SATI is a French South African graduate institute for teaching, research and development, located in South Africa, that contributes to  the creation of knowledge and transfer of technology in South Africa.more

The GSSA is a not-for-profit scientific and professional society for earth scientists first established in 1895. Its objective is to promote and advance the earth sciences, including the study of the earth sciences, the associated public interests in the earth sciences, the earth sciences professions and the interests of the practitioners of the earth sciences, and to encourage and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards amongst its members.more

The centre was established on the 13th of March 2015 by Department of Small Business Development in partnership with University of Johannesburg and GS TVET College to promote and develop young entrepreneurs in the province of Mpumalanga.more

The Observatory began as Deep Space Station 51, built in 1961 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America. The original function of the observatory post-NASA was purely research in radio astronomy, but a new science developed at HartRAO from the 1980's, namely Space Geodesy, i.e. geodesy using space techniques. The radio telescopes are used for both astronomy and space geodesy, and we have other dedicated space geodesy instrumentation.more

The HSRC was established in 1968 as South Africa’s statutory research agency and has grown to become the largest dedicated research institute in the social sciences and humanities on the African continent, doing cutting-edge public research in areas that are crucial to development.
Our mandate is to inform the effective formulation and monitoring of government policy; to evaluate policy implementation; to stimulate public debate through the effective dissemination of research-based data and fact-based research results; to foster research collaboration; and to help build research capacity and infrastructure for the human sciences.
The Council conducts large-scale, policy-relevant, social-scientific research for public sector users, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies. Research activities and structures are closely aligned with South Africa’s national development priorities. The HSRC’s integrated research programmes provide single points of entry – complete with a critical mass of researchers.more

IDC was established in 1940 and it is a national development finance institution set up to promote economic growth and industrial development. It is owned by the South African government under the supervision of the Economic Development Department.more

The Institute performs research on the management of technology and technological innovation, technology policy and related issues.more

JoziHub is a tech focused co-creation space in Johannesburg dedicated to creating sustainable change in Africa.more

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with a mandate to improve the health of the country’s population, through research, development and technology transfer, so that people can enjoy a better quality of life.
The scope of the organisation’s research projects includes tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases, gender and health, and alcohol and other drug abuse. With a strategic objective to help strengthen the health systems of the country – in line with that of the Department of Health, the SAMRC constantly identifies the main causes of death in South Africa.
By analysing the causes and categories of death, data would become available to formulate suitable interventions to either prevent diseases in a certain population group or improve the standard of living of people living with existing medical conditions.
In addressing the ills of the people, the SAMRC has set up a dedicated funding department to pay for the development of novel treatment regimens, especially vaccines, as well as improved diagnostic tools. This project is intended to localise the production of new drugs and devices, and thereby allow the South African economy to grow.
The SAMRC further distinguishes and awards scientific excellence with its annual Scientific Merit Awards Gala Ceremony. These awards acknowledge the contributions of established scientists on the one hand, while recognising fresh scientists with ground-breaking efforts in their individual fields of science, engineering and technology.more

The DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) is a national facility that was established at Mintek in 2007 by the Department of Science and Technology.  The Mintek NIC activities are aimed at addressing national priorities highlighted by both the national nanotechnology strategy and national research and development (R&D) strategy.more

NACI advises the Minister for Science and Technology and, through the Minister, Cabinet, on the role and contribution of science, mathematics, innovation and technology, including indigenous technologies, in promoting and achieving national objectives, namely, to improve and sustain the quality of life of all South Africans, develop human resources for science and technology, build the economy, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the international arena.more

It was created in 2007 as part of the implementation of Government’s National Nanotechnology Strategy. The Centre is hosted by the CSIR in Pretoria as one of its Emerging Research Areas. It is one of two Nanotechnology Innovation Centres created by government to play a lead role in the development of this research area in the country, as well as the development of skilled South African nanotechnology researchers and scientists.more

The NHLS is a public health laboratory service with laboratories in all nine provinces. Its activities comprise of diagnostic laboratory services, research, teaching and training, and production of sera for anti-snake venom, reagents and media.more

NIPMO provides support to the offces of technology transfer at publicly funded research institutions, which has led to signifcantly improved intellectual property management in universities and other research institutions.more

The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) was established under the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act No 18 of 2006. The NMISA is responsible for maintaining the SI units and to maintain and develop primary scientific standards of physical quantities for SA and compare those standards with other national standards to ensure global measurement equivalence. The institute furthermore must provide reference analysis in the case of a measurement dispute and maintain and develop primary methods for chemical analysis to certify reference materials for SA and the region.more

The NRF was established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998), following a system-wide review conducted for the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST). The new entity incorporated the functions of the research funding agencies that were previously servicing various sections of the research community, namely the former Centre for Science Development (CSD) of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the former Foundation for Research Development (FRD) that included several National Research Facilities. As an entity of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the NRF promotes and supports research through funding, human resource development and the provision of National Research Facilities in all fields of natural and social sciences, humanities and technology. The NRF provides services to the research community especially at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Science Councils, with a view to promote high-level human capital development. The NRF aims to uphold excellence in all its investments in knowledge, people and infrastructure. more

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is a consultative forum and watchdog for influencing the formulation and delivery of science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation public policy in South Africa. more

Necsa is a state-owned company responsible for undertaking and promoting R&D in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences. It is also responsible for processing source material, including uranium enrichment, and co-operating with other institutions, locally and abroad, on nuclear and related matters. Apart from its main activities at Pelindaba, which include operation and utilisation of the SAFARI-1 research reactor, Necsa also manages and operates the Vaalputs National Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the Northern Cape on behalf of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI). Necsa engages in commercial business mainly through its wholly-owned commercial subsidiaries NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd (NTP), which is responsible for a range of radiation-based products and services for healthcare, life sciences and industry, and Pelchem SOC Ltd (Pelchem), which supplies fluorine and fluorine-based products. Both subsidiaries, together with their subsidiaries, supply local and foreign markets, earning valuable foreign exchange for South Africa. In addition to the above, the Company promotes the public understanding of nuclear science and technology and facilitates regular communication with the public and its stakeholders. more

The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Southern Africa’s largest science centre, is affiliated to the Gauteng Department of Education to support maths, science and technology education and to help build to South Africa’s science, engineering and technology capacity. Sci-Bono is responsible for implementing the Gauteng Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Strategy. more

Silicon Cape's main focus is supporting the development of high growth, high tech businesses in the Western Cape to kick-start meaningful economic growth, build new industries and create jobs. more

SiMODiSA represents a collaborative research, stakeholder engagement and policy design effort by key stakeholders from both the public and private sector in South Africa. It aims to define concrete actions for defined regulatory and policy amendments in order to ensure the objective of entrepreneurial business growth and venture capital industry development is realised in South Africa. more

The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project is an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope, with a square kilometre (one million square metres) of collecting area. more

Seda provides business development and support services for small enterprises through its national network in partnership with other role players in the small enterprise support. Seda also implements programmes targeted to business development in areas prioritised by the Government. more

Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SOC) Ltd commonly known as sefa was established on 1st April 2012 as a result of the merger of South African Micro Apex Fund, Khula Enterprise Finance Ltd and the small business activities of IDC. Its mandate is to foster the establishment, survival and growth of SMMEs and contribute towards poverty alleviation and job creation. more

The South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the mandate to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering, innovation and technology in South Africa. more

ArchSoc is a registered non-profit organisation. It promotes archaeological research in southern Africa and makes the results available to its members and the public through lectures, outings, tours and publications. more

The SABS develops relevant standards that promote access to markets, while protecting local industry from low quality, cheap imports. It supports government�s Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), which promotes the localisation of production and addresses the current economic trends. more

SABAN is a non-profit, industry association dedicated to growing angel investing in South Africa. more 

SACI's mission is to promote the development and image of Chemistry in South Africa, to advise on chemical education and other Chemistry related legislative matters and issues of public and environmental concern, to play a leading role in assuring the professional competence and integrity of chemists and to foster international collaboration as part of an African chemistry community. more

SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. The natural sciences encompass a wide range of scientific fields covering all of the basic sciences and many of their applied derivatives. more

SAEON is an institutionalised network of departments, universities, science institutions and industrial partners. more

SAIAB is an internationally recognised centre for the study of aquatic biodiversity. It serves as a major scientific resource for knowledge and understanding the biodiversity and functioning of globally significant aquatic ecosystems. more 

SAIP objectives are to promote study and research in physics and related subjects and to encourage applications thereof; to further the exchange of knowledge among physicists by means of publications and conferences; to uphold the status of and ensure a high standard of professional conduct among physicists; and to do all such other lawful things as may be necessary to attain the above objects including the co-operation with other institutes or societies, to the benefit of both. more 

The South African Mathematical Society was founded in 1957 and has the advancement of mathematics in South Africa as its main objective. more

SANAS is the only national body responsible for carrying out accreditations in respect of conformity assessment, as mandated through the Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act (Act 19 of 2006). more

SANAP is managed under the auspices of the Directorate: Antarctic and Islands of the Department of Environmental Affairs. It encompasses three research stations, viz. a meteorological station at Gough Island, a meteorological and biological research station at Marion Island, and a physical sciences research program at the SANAE base in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. more

SANBI leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as 'windows' to South Africa's biodiversity for enjoyment and education. more

The main function of SANEDI is to direct, monitor and conduct applied energy research and development, demonstration and deployment as well to undertake specific measures to promote the uptake of Green Energy and Energy Efficiency in South Africa. more

The South African National Space Agency was created to promote the use of space  and cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing of our human capital and provide support to industrial development in space technologies. more

SANCOR is a non-statutory body that generates and communicates knowledge and advice in order to promote the wise and informed use and management of marine and coastal resources and environments. more

SAQI is committed to promoting quality in all fields of human endeavour by providing quality awareness, leadership principles, products and systems.  It supports business and industry as well as emerging entrepreneurs, healthcare and education. more

The aim of SASAS is to stimulate interest and support for all branches of the atmospheric sciences, both in South Africa and in the broader context, including the rest of Africa.  This main aim is achieved through encouragement of research and education in the atmospheric sciences. This is achieved by collaboration between organisations and institutions interested in the science of the atmosphere. more

The objectives of SASCAR are to promote all aspects of cardiovascular research in South Africa; active interaction between basic, clinical and epidemiological research in South Africa; collaboration among those involved in cardiovascular research in South Africa and elsewhere; and the development of young cardiovascular researchers in South Africa. more

The aims of the SASBMB are to promote biochemistry and molecular biology as discipline in South Africa; to promote scientific exchange between academics and students of biochemistry and molecular biology in South Africa; and to promote the interests of biochemistry and molecular biology as disciplines at national and international levels by interaction with the SACNASP, government departments and the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. more

It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in South Africa and as a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) it complies with international meteorological standards. As an Aviation Meteorological Authority, SAWS is designated by the State to provide weather services to the aviation industry, marine and a range of other identified clients and to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. more

SAASTEC is non-profit association that has a vision of contributing to the improvement of life of Southern African nations by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilisation of interactive living science and technology discovery centres (S&T centres). more

The SAIMM is a professional institute with local and international links aimed at assisting members source information about technological developments in the mining, metallurgical and related sectors. In addition, the institute is active in bringing together the mining and metallurgical fraternity in terms of research, shared-experiences, education, personnel as well as students. more

SARIMA is a membership organisation of Research and Innovation Managers that operates at an institutional, national and international level, as well as across the value chain, from research through to successful innovation (commercialization). The purpose of the association is to promote research and innovation management for the benefit of southern Africa. more

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for private equity and venture capital in Southern Africa. SAVCA promotes Southern African private equity by engaging with regulators and legislators on a range of matters affecting the industry, providing relevant and insightful research on aspects of the industry, offering training on private equity and creating meaningful networking opportunities for industry players. more

TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation. more

Technopark is a technology business park in Stellenbosch offering A-grade office space with magnificent views in beautiful surroundings. more

AIMS is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate education, research and outreach in mathematical sciences. more

CRUISE was founded in 2009 in a collaboration between Statistics South Africa and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Stellenbosch to provide research and training in the field of urban and regional systems.. more

The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) acts as a central point of entry into Stellenbosch University for the general field of renewable energy. Some contract research projects are completed within CRSES while others end up in the other academic departments or research entities of the University. more

It is the first research institution in Africa dedicated entirely to governance innovation. GovInn is an ‘innovation laboratory’ capable of generating new thinking about governance and development. It focuses on cutting-edge research, attracting innovators from all over the world. more

The Innovation Hub is sub-Saharan Africa's first internationally accredited and leading science and technology park. Established by the Gauteng provincial government in 2001, The Innovation Hub has created initiatives that support innovation; enterprise development and development for over 14 years. The targeted sectors are in ICT and advanced manufacturing, green economy and biosciences in order to contribute towards the growth of the economy, creation of decent jobs and poverty reduction in Gauteng. more

The Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) does policy research in the political economy of knowledge to promote sustainable economic growth, social development and political democracy. IERI is based in the Faculty of Economics and Finance of the Tshwane University of Technology. more

The Institute for Maritime Technology performs defence research to satisfy South African MoD strategic needs for techno-military support, products and services and to establish applicable technology and systems to further the interest of the SANDF. The Institute supports the SANDF with scientifically informed advice, the development of technology and strategic products to improve the performance of its systems. more

NAC is a national aerospace-focussed programme managed and hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. It was launched in 2006 to engage with government, industry, academia and research institutions, locally as well as internationally, in promoting sector competitiveness and developing human capital. more

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is the national public health insitute for South Africa. It provides reference microbiology,virology,epidemiology, surveillance and public health research to support the government's response to communicable disease threats. more

Chemin is a not-for-profit business incubator, under the SEDA’s incubation program, that is dedicated to supporting the growth of very early stage technology-based businesses in the South African Chemical sector. more

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is a non-profit technical organisation dedicated to furthering standards in welding-fabrication and related technologies. Established in 1948, it is a founder member of the International Institute of Welding (IIW). SAIW provides training programmes, consultancy and industry support services. more

Universities South Africa promotes the interests of South African universities; the key objectives that will help us achieve our broader mission as an organisation and the set of actions that Universities South Africa will undertake to realise these goals and objectives. more

The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country’s water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa’s most limiting factors in the 21st century. more

The Centre for Entrepreneurship was formally established at the Wits Business School toward the end of 2007. It provides education, training, research, discourse, debate, information, projects, support and advocacy. Its aim is also to facilitate the development of an entrepreneurial economy in South Africa and the rest of Africa. more

The objectives of ZSSA are to promote, facilitate and encourage zoological research in Southern Africa; to preserve southern African fauna and to support legislation to this end, and, if necessary, to oppose legislation tending to have adverse effects thereon; to be actively concerned with the welfare of animals; to assist in the co-ordination of zoological research in Southern Africa by means of congresses, meetings and publications covering current research work, and to have contact with foreign zoological societies and international organisations dealing with zoology, wherever possible; to co-operate with public authorities and to act in an advisory capacity where asked to do so; and to stimulate public interest in zoology by means of publications, meetings, film shows and any other means. more