The National Development Plan identifies the science and technology sector as one of the key areas that needs to be developed before 2030. There is also an increasing need to accelerate the number of young people embarking on a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as...
The CSIR showcases its work at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference
Several enterprises supported by the CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) programme showcased their products at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference hosted by the Small Enterprise Development Agency at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 10-11 M...
Minister Naledi Pandor launches the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre at the CSIR
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor opened a bio-manufacturing centre in Pretoria at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today. The Bio-Manufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) is a first of its kind in South Africa and it aims to support small, medi...
CSIR introduces new-generation fingerprint sensing technology
The CSIR has launched a South African first: A new-generation fingerprinting sensing technology, using high-speed, large-volume optical coherence tomography. The CSIR's OCT device will contribute to law enforcement and forensics in general. Safety and security is a national imperative. Equally im...
Greenpharm – vaccine production in tobacco leaf
GreenPharm offers a new, scalable manufacturing technology that makes use of transient expression for rapid expression of product. Applications: Post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies Intellectual Property: Safer – mammalian pathogen-free Greater efficacy Reliable supply – technology scalable t...
CSIR perfects laser cladding
Researchers at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) have demonstrated a world-first laser cladding system that offers a permanent solution to sealing leaks and repairing cracks at power stations. The provisionally patented laser beam-welding and leak-sealing technology, which...
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