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The CSIR and the University of Blida are establishing a joint centre for cooperation in aeronautics research, including UAV technologies, avionics, aircraft structures, gas turbines, wind tunnels, space technologies, radar and related fields.
- Who it is for:
- Aeronautics researchers and South African and Algerian science and technology stakeholders
- How to act on it:
- Engage through the CSIR and the University of Blida; the document does not state a public application or access procedure.
A suite of laboratories at the CSIR is available for joint use by Hydrogen South Africa and the Batteries Research Centre to research novel materials for hydrogen energy storage.
- Who it is for:
- Hydrogen South Africa and the Batteries Research Centre
- How to act on it:
- Joint use by Hydrogen South Africa and the Batteries Research Centre; no application or public access procedure is stated.
iPulse Systems is being given access under a licensing agreement to the CSIR-developed C++ fingerprint software development kit, which provides functions for fingerprint image processing, feature extraction and fingerprint matching.
- Who it is for:
- iPulse Systems
- How to act on it:
- Obtain access through the licensing agreement with the CSIR; the document does not state further application or contact steps.
A low-cost water purification system is available as a chemical-free, lower-energy way to help make water in rural and peri-urban areas safe to drink.
- Who it is for:
- People in rural and peri-urban areas
- How to act on it:
- The document does not state how to obtain or use the system.
The presentation associated with the strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development is available to access online.
- Who it is for:
- people interested in the strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development
- How to act on it:
- Visit http://seasgd.csir.co.za/
Companies can access CSIR expertise and specialised facilities through the Industrial Biocatalysis Hub for technical product and process support related to biocatalysis and new or improved production processes and products.
- Who it is for:
- Companies in or serving the cosmetic, biopharmaceutical and industrial biologics markets
- How to act on it:
- Access the expertise and specialised facilities through South Africa’s first Industrial Biocatalysis Hub (IBH), hosted at the CSIR.
The CSIR laboratory tests imported or locally produced products promoted as biodegradable, establishing the conditions and timeframes for their biodegradation under aerobic or anaerobic conditions.
- Who it is for:
- Importers and local producers of products promoted as biodegradable
The CSIR makes its multidisciplinary research, development and innovation capabilities available to benefit the South African mining sector and address complex mining challenges.
- Who it is for:
- South African mining sector
The CSIR is implementing a programme that assists young rural participants to enter the farming industry as entrepreneurs.
- Who it is for:
- Young rural participants seeking to enter the farming industry as entrepreneurs
The Casting Simulation Network provides the South African foundry sector with access to advanced simulation technology intended to improve and confirm casting processes and tools.
- Who it is for:
- South African foundry sector
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