CSIR PRESENTATION TOCSIR PRESENTATION TOTHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEETHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ARTS, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, ARTS, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

18 March 200318 March 2003

Dr Sibusiso SibisiDr Sibusiso SibisiPresident & CEOPresident & CEO

www.csir.co.za 2003

CSIR MandateCSIR Mandate

Constituted as a Science Council by an Act of Parliament:

“In the national interest, the CSIR, through directed and multi-disciplinary research and

technological innovation, should foster industrial and scientific development, either by itself, or in partnership with public or private sector institutions, to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people in South

Africa”.

(Extract from CSIR Act)

CSIR: Facts & FiguresCSIR: Facts & Figures

Annual turnover of about R900 million per annum

Approaching external funding of 68%Staff complement of 2 583 including over 692

post-graduate qualified staff (PhD/MSc), 1076 graduates and over 422 Technikon-qualified staff

Eight major operating Business Units, active in fields ranging from aeronautics, bio/chemical technologies, materials, mining, information and communications, clothing and textiles, manufacturing, to housing, transport, food processing and the environment

Major laboratories in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth and Durban; representation in all provinces

New Policy EnvironmentNew Policy Environment& Priorities& Priorities

Vision 2014

National R&D Strategy

Microeconomic Reform Strategy

National Human Resources Strategy

Integrated Manufacturing Strategy

Also, WSSD and NEPAD create new priorities

CSIR’s Response &CSIR’s Response &Performance 2002/2003Performance 2002/2003

Science and Technology

CSIR Performance

Examples of Innovations

Science and TechnologyScience and Technology

Strategic management of innovation requires strong SET base and alliances

Parliamentary grant is invested in core competences and capabilities

Indicators for SET: S&T human resources, transformation, technical outputs, research infrastructure, perceptions (customers/stakeholders), impact

Science and Technology Science and Technology (cont)(cont)

Response to National R&D Strategy Missions All Technology Missions: biotechnology,

information technology, manufacturing technology, value addition to natural resources, poverty reduction

Additional Research Missions: e.g. energy, environmental technology, infrastructure technologies, space technologies

Science and Technology Science and Technology (cont)(cont)

CSIR published its first State of Science and Technology report in 2002

Technical outputs (2001) Research papers: 116 CSIR reports: 1980 Conference proceedings: 147 Patents: 26 Demonstrations (pilot plants,

prototypes): 3

CSIR Product InnovationsCSIR Product Innovations

Integrated freight and logistics database Iflo: web-based integrated freight and

logistics product for transportation industry Contains freight information, forecasts,

logistical tools, decision support Zinc alloy for automotive applications

Limits to alloys for under-bonnet components i.t.o. increased operating temperatures

Development of more creep-resistant zinc alloy

Involves network of local and international partners

CSIR Product Innovations CSIR Product Innovations (cont)(cont)

Product development portal National Product Development Centre Assistance to local product

developers and inventors Contains information on development

process of new products Contains password-protected

collaboration platform

CSIR Process InnovationsCSIR Process Innovations

Combating illegal vehicle trafficking Used by Southern African Regional Police

Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (12 member countries)

Standardisation of Vehicle Clearance certificates to reduce international vehicle theft

Micro-encapsulation Polymer coating of materials sensitive to

UV light, O2 and heat, e.g. vaccines Environmentally friendly process CSIR and IDC establish Ellipsoid (Pty) Ltd,

exclusive licensee

CSIR Process Innovations CSIR Process Innovations (cont)(cont)

Food technology projects New drying technique for high-quality shelf-

stable fruits Technology for high-quality fermented

products from cassava, soybean, palm oil Collaboration of European and African partners

Sustainable construction in developing countries Agenda 21 for Sustainable Construction in

Developing Countries (International Council for Research and Innovation project)

Identified barriers to sustainable construction and actions for government, research, NGOs and private sector

CSIR Services InnovationsCSIR Services Innovations

Accessibility for people with disabilities Cooperative DFID project: India, Malawi,

Mozambique, Mexico, South Africa Guidelines for planners on low-cost methods

to improve accessibility Space operations and applications

High resolution imagery directly at CSIR (1.8m res)

Growth areas identified for electricity provision (change detection)

Global space industry contracts with Boeing (New Spaceway Satellite Tracking Station), Lockheed Martin (ground support for NASA missions), Eutelsat (satellite monitoring)

CSIR Services Innovations CSIR Services Innovations (cont)(cont)

Bio-incubator South African start-up ventures in

biotechnology Aim: support 20 tenants, employ 60 people Funded through GODISA Programme

Environmental Impact Assessment for Mozal EIAs as part of Phases 1 and 2 of aluminium

smelter and port terminal developments Public consultations, impact on regional

economy, emissions, storm water release, traffic, noise, dredging operations, etc

CSIR Services Innovations CSIR Services Innovations (cont)(cont)

Social SecurityExamples of projects:

Crime Prevention Centre: border control improvement, organised crime research

From defence base: chemical techniques and forensics, specialised vehicle developments, perimeter protection

ICT applications: Volunteer Child Network for combating child abuse

Policy support

CSIR Plans for 2003/2004CSIR Plans for 2003/2004

CSIRCSIR

CSIR developed a new strategy document in 2002, i.e. Strategy 2008

Inputs into the wide discussions during development: National R&D Strategy NEPAD Integrated Manufacturing Strategy Microeconomic Reform Strategy Vision 2014 National Human Resources Strategy

Alignment with the National R&D

Strategy

Consolidating SET excellence

Enhance professionalism in innovation

and business excellence

Ensuring sustainable development

Accessing and developing the best

minds

CSIR Organisational Priorities &CSIR Organisational Priorities &Initiatives from “Strategy 2008”Initiatives from “Strategy 2008”

CSIR CSIR Challenges & OpportunitiesChallenges & Opportunities

Challenges Worrying trend of declining private sector R&D

Total 0.69% GDP, ±52% by business Availability of skilled human resources, particularly at TEIs

CSIR continuously forging closer links with TEIsWorking with Sector Education & Training

Authorities (SETAs) Opportunities

National R&D Strategy Government spend on R&D is starting to grow Creating international alliances

Private Sector R&D:Private Sector R&D:Role of CSIRRole of CSIR

Continue to service private sector efficiently/ effectively: R245million target 2003/2004

Access funds with partners, linked to National R&D Strategy: Biotechnology, Manufacturing (etc.)

Encourage partnerships such as Technology & Human Resources for Industry Programme (Thrip) (e.g. Deep Mine), Innovation Fund

Access venture/seed fundsWork with and develop new sectors such as

Aerospace

International AlliancesInternational Alliances

CSIR examples include:

Global Research Alliance (GRA)

Global Mining Research Alliance

(GMRA)

World Association of Industrial

Technology Research

Organisations (WAITRO)

Thank you

For additional information please contact:Ms Azeza Fredericks

CSIR Parliamentary Liaison OfficerTel. +27 021 461 0612Fax. +27 021 462-7588

E-mail. afrederi@csir.co.za

www.csir.co.za 2003

Additional SlidesAdditional Slides

CSIR Budget SummaryCSIR Budget Summary(R’millions)(R’millions)

Actual2001/200

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Forecast2002/200

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Budget2003/20

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% Change2003/2004

to 2002/2003

INCOME:Parliamentary GrantExternal IncomeInterestRoyaltiesTotal

303

564142

883

298

606132

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440429869

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16

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Technological Core Competency

CSIR investment into core competences (%)

2001/02 2002/03 2003/04

Manufacturing 31 24 24.5

Information (ICT) 22.5 29 29.5

Environment 10.5 9 10

Biosciences 11 11 11

Infrastructure 10 12 11

TOTAL 85 85 86

CSIR Investment of Core FundingCSIR Investment of Core Fundingin Core Competencesin Core Competences

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Doctoral Masters Honours B-degree Technikon

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CSIR Qualification BreakdownCSIR Qualification BreakdownSeptember 2000 to March 2002September 2000 to March 2002

Thank you

For additional information please contact:Ms Azeza Fredericks

CSIR Parliamentary Liaison OfficerTel. +27 021 461 0612Fax. +27 021 462-7588

E-mail. afrederi@csir.co.za

www.csir.co.za 2003