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Technology Station in Chemicals

Mangosuthu University of TechnologyRef: https://www.mut.ac.za/support-services__trashed/technology-station-in-chemicals/

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This document is a web page from Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) describing its “Technology Station in Chemicals” (TSC). It explains that the TSC operates under the Technology Stations Programme (TSP) run by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) within the Department of Science and Innovation, and provides cost-effective chemical and related technological services to industries and SMMEs. It lists partner organisations (including GiZ, SEDA, iThala Development Bank, Chemin, and CHIETA), the KwaZulu-Natal sectors served, and the TSC’s strategic objectives and main goals, supported by a TSC Strategic Plan 2015 and a business plan/plan of operation. The page also provides MUT contact details and the TSC location in Umlazi, Durban.

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Technology Station in Chemicals services

The Technology Station in Chemicals at Mangosuthu University of Technology offers cost-effective chemical and related technological services to industries and SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal. These include testing, analysis, product development, process optimization, and innovation support across sectors such as surfactants, cosmetics, water management, bio-energy, urban agriculture, and SMME training.

Who it is for: industries, SMMEs, innovators, researchers, and small enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal
How to act on it: Contact the Technology Station via phone or email to request services and discuss project needs.

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Technology Station in Chemicals - Mangosuthu University of Technology

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KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini

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https://www.mut.ac.za/support-services__trashed/technology-station-in-chemicals/

Key Takeaways

Document subject: MUT Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC)
Programme: Technology Stations Programme (TSP) run by Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
Oversight: TIA falls under the Department of Science and Innovation
Partnerships: GiZ, SEDA, iThala Development Bank, Chemin, CHIETA (Chemical Industries SETA)
Location served: KwaZulu-Natal
Sectors listed: Surfactants (detergents and disinfectants), Cosmetics, Water Management, Bio-Energy, Urban Agriculture, SMME Training, Research, Innovation & Engagement
Strategic planning: TSC Strategic Plan 2015; implemented via business plan and Plan of Operation
Main goals (Goal 1–7) include alignment with TIA and MUT strategy, attracting non-core multinational projects, sourcing funds, and developing technology transfer skills/resources
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC)
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
Department of Science and Innovation
Technology Stations Programme (TSP)
GiZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH)
Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
iThala Development Bank
Chemin
Chemical Industries SETA (CHIETA)
Small Enterprise Development Centre (SEDA)
Higher Education Institutions (HEI)
Internship programme (TSC)