The CSIR Strategic Partnerships Forum was launched on 31 July 2013. The Forum was the first in a series that is going to be conducted to take stock of the key strategic partnerships. There is a need to share good practice as well as key issues we need to follow up on. The presentation: CSIR […]
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CSIR Strategic Alliances provides leadership in the structuring of strategic partnerships between the CSIR and R&D stakeholders that draw on the science competencies of multiple CSIR units and centres.CSIR/DBSA Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
The CSIR/DBSA Strategic Partnership is long standing. It has however, received new impetuous by the DBSA restructuring, the SIPs, and the need for integrated infrastructure planning and development, coupled with CSIR’s strong multidisciplinary capabilities in this domain. Discussions have begun in the following areas: Water sector (Harrison Pienaar) Health sector (Theuns Knoetzee/Dusty Gardiner) Education sector […]
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Sasol/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
The SASOL/CSIR Strategic Partnership was renewed in July 2013. The Areas of Cooperation are identified as: Environment Energy Update on Sasol/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013
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Eskom/CSIR Partnership, 20 August 2013
The Eskom/CSIR Partnership is progressing extremely well since signed in October 2010. The collaborative R&D programme covers the following key cooperation areas: Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Supply Options Energy Storage Integrated Resource Scenarios Climate Change Smart Grids Water Refurbishment To date, an Eskom R20m Task Order for CSIR has been approved. Contracts […]
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Gauteng DID/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
The Gauteng DID/CSIR Strategic Partnership is under development. High level interactions have taken place between MEC for Infrastructure in Gauteng and CSIR Executive. Following a presentation of the Department’s priority areas by the DG to the CSIR. The preparation of an MoU is in progress. Agreement has been reached on the following areas: Infrastructure Master […]
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CSIR/Aerospace Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
Overview of Program of Work •CSIR Aerospace Quarterly Forum •Collaboration across CSIR units •CSIR/DST Civil Commercial Unmanned Aerial System (CCUAS) Project •Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) utilising CSIR experts and CSIR national facilities •Establishing and maintaining key relationships with local and international stakeholders E.g. Airbus, SANSA, Astrium Space Transportation, Relevant South African Government Departments and […]
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The Innovation Hub/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
An MOU has been signed between the CSIR and the Innovation Hub in November 2012. The purpose of this relationship is to promote the concept of local and provincial innovation. Three Task Teams have begun to explore cooperation in the following areas: Enabling Echo Systems (NSI) Support to Start Ups (Technology Business Incubator) Fostering Service […]
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TIA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
Overview of Program of Work •Steering Committee in place •TIA/CSIR Draft Framework of Engagement under development Update on TIA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013
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IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013
The IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership was renewed in March 2010. CSIR has received excellent support from IDC on PICC/SIPs. The key areas being explored to give meaning to the CSIR/IDC Strategic Partnership are as follows: Infrastructure Localisation ICT Green Industries/Renewable Energy Water Infrastructure Africa PICC/SIPs Licensing & Ventures Update on IDC/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 31 July 2013
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Update on DRDLR/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013
Overview of Departmental processes and structures Determine ‘Where” to implement: •SIPs (Strategic Integrated Projects) •23 Districts •CRDP sites •PGDS (Prov Growth & Dev Strategy) •District IDPs •LM IDPs •Statssa Info (analysis) •LMC (Functions to be identified) Update on DRDLR/CSIR Strategic Partnership 31 July 2013
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