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