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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.
Below are documents to download:
- Call for proposal [pdf]
- Frequently asked questions [pdf]
- Business plan guide [docx]
- Proposal template [docx]
South Africa commemorate Human Rights Month under the theme: “Consolidating and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future”. Government uses the month of March to promote respect for fundamental human rights for all and restore human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights. Read more...
The theme for 2023 is “Accelerating Change”, and seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, how improvements in water resources management as well as access to water supply and sanitation services, are essential to overcoming poverty and addressing various other social and economic inequities.
The CSIR Principal and Chief Researchers’ Ceremony marks a critical milestone for both the CSIR and the country. Fifteen researchers have been promoted to principal researcher level, while three have been promoted to chief researcher level. These promotions showcase the strengthening of the national RD&I capability and capacity in various fields, such as health, manufacturing, biotechnology, nanotechnology and mechanical engineering.
This year, from 13 to 15 February 2023, the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study hosted 38 scholars, project leaders, associated researchers and institutional partners who supported and facilitated the robust exchange of ideas and knowledge on laser science and technology.
The conference is limited to ALC-associated researchers and students and aims to encourage interaction between grant holders and students.
In December 2022, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its Information and Cybersecurity Research Centre, was inducted into the Charter of Trust (CoT) as an Associated Partner.
The CSIR is the first organisation in Africa to be admitted into the CoT’s Associated Partner Forum (APF).
The CSIR was nominated into the CoT by Siemens AG. The nomination was followed by the CSIR giving presentations to the CoT Management Forum and, ultimately, the unanimous approval of the CSIR’s nomination.
2023 RAPDASA-RobMech-PRASA-CoSAAMI conference
The 2023 Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA), the Robotics and Mechatronics (RobMech), the Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa (PRASA), and the Conference of South African Advanced Materials Initiative (CoSAAMI) invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit high-quality original research papers on topics related to robotics, automation, mechatronics, control systems and materials science.
Load shedding statistics and water cuts in South Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will release annual statistics on power generation (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022) at a hybrid media briefing scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.
During the four-day event, held from 30 January to 2 February 2023, ACCESS shared in formation and debated on current local research and development initiatives that highlight some of the most pressing climate change challenges, while discussing the overall possible measures that can be taken to tackle the worsening impact of climate change.
As co-hosts and chairs of the three open sessions, Dr Neville Swejid and Dr Carl Palmer led engagements that consisted of vibrant presentations and panel exchanges, all of which evoked the prior noted themes and their associated dynamics. ACCESS hosted two side events focused on research on our changing climate.