Articles about Department of Science and Innovation

CSIR joins global conversation on AI

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research joined the global AI conversation for societal impact at the Southern African Conference of Artificial Intelligence Research.

Science, innovation dept gets new acting DG

Gugulethu Zwane becomes the new appointee in the acting director-general position at the Department of Science and Innovation.

50 tech start-ups to get share of R300m seed funding

The initiative aims to fund at least 50 tech-driven start-ups, with experienced fund managers, focusing on innovation and transformation.

NRF creates inclusive innovation, research community

Government commends the National Research Foundation for driving transformation in SA’s innovation system.

Irish Tech Challenge SA 2024 finds its top seven

Seven innovative entrepreneurs advance with €10 000 each in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland.

New innovation fund readies to make first impact

Organisations are invited to help develop innovation entrepreneurship ecosystems at local universities, as the first call for proposals is issued.

Science, tech and innovation dept gets R10.6bn budget

For the 2024/25 financial year, the department received a budget of R10.6 billion, a slight dip from last year’s R10.9 billion.

‘Science Oscars’ honour SA sci-tech, innovation excellence

The National Science and Technology Forum celebrates winners of the awards showcase, including the recipient of the lifetime award.

Former dept of science, innovation DG heads to Unesco

Dr Phil Mjwara will take a top post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, says minister Blade Nzimande.

Global astronomy gathering to take place in Cape Town

South Africa becomes the first country in Africa to host the International Astronomical Union General Assembly.

Applications open for NACI-funded PhD scholarships

The National Advisory Council on Innovation invites applications for fully-funded scholarships for studies in science, tech and innovation policy for 2025.

Young SA scientists to engage with Nobel Laureates

The 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting will gather 600 young scientists from across the globe, alongside 30 Nobel Laureates.