The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research joined the global AI conversation for societal impact at the Southern African Conference of Artificial Intelligence Research.
Gugulethu Zwane becomes the new appointee in the acting director-general position at the Department of Science and Innovation.
The initiative aims to fund at least 50 tech-driven start-ups, with experienced fund managers, focusing on innovation and transformation.
Government commends the National Research Foundation for driving transformation in SA’s innovation system.
Seven innovative entrepreneurs advance with €10 000 each in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland.
Organisations are invited to help develop innovation entrepreneurship ecosystems at local universities, as the first call for proposals is issued.
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.
The National Science and Technology Forum celebrates winners of the awards showcase, including the recipient of the lifetime award.
Dr Phil Mjwara will take a top post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, says minister Blade Nzimande.
South Africa becomes the first country in Africa to host the International Astronomical Union General Assembly.
The National Advisory Council on Innovation invites applications for fully-funded scholarships for studies in science, tech and innovation policy for 2025.
The 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting will gather 600 young scientists from across the globe, alongside 30 Nobel Laureates.
An innovative tool to improve service delivery
Launched on 21 July, the national rollout of MIMI is expected to enhance the capacity of municipalities to plan, integrate and embed innovation and technology in their daily operations and create an enabling environment for innovation uptake in municipalities.