News
The CSIR is looking for partners to license and commercialise a patented process for the production of Ambrafuran - a highly sought-after agent in the fragrance industry that is used as a fixative for very expensive frangrances.
Closing date: 31 August 2021
The CSIR is looking for partners to license and co-finance the commercialisation of polymer formulations that offer great improvements and diversity in plastic packaging applications. EoI may be submitted by compounders to produce and sell the formulations, or by converters to incorporate the technology in films or by agents who will develop new products.
Closing date for applications is 21 September 2021 at 16:30
The CSIR is looking for partners to license and co-finance the commercialisation of maleic anhydride grafted polymer formulations in South Africa. The grafted polymers can be used as a compatibiliser for various applications.
Closing date for applications is 21 September 2021 at 16:30
About the bursary
Throughout history, science has had a critical role to play in contributing towards societal progress and prosperity. Organisations such as the CSIR have an important role to play in advancing science and innovation. Armed with some of the best minds in the world, we work on trying to solve problems that can help all South Africans. The CSIR hereby invites applications from students wishing to pursue a career in research, technology development and innovation as well as corporate/support areas. Read more...
Applications for 2022 intake is now closed.
KfW Development Bank, on behalf of the German government, has launched a concessional financing initiative seeking to catalyse the development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa. A Request for Information (RFI) has been launched to facilitate an open, participatory process to obtain information from companies and consortia that would be interested in presenting green hydrogen project proposals.
Documents to download:
- Green hydrogen RFI 2021
- Annexure A - Response template
- FAQ document
The CSIR in partnership with the United Nations (UN) Women South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), is involved in an initiative to develop, strengthen and build the capacity of Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), which are led or owned by women, to participate in the agriculture and agro-processing, and construction sectors.
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Under a unique tripartite partnership NEPAD, CSIR and Stellenbosch University will upscale and commercialise home-grown innovations on the continent. Join us on 22 June 2021 for the launch of the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation.
Renowned CSIR principal researcher Prof. Linda Godfrey, has been appointed on the advisory panel of two international councils on waste, namely; Women of Waste (WOW!) Task Force and The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance).
Prof. Godfrey has extensive experience in waste and the circular economy in a developing country context, and is currently the Manager of the Waste RDI Roadmap Implementation Unit.