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CSIR can commercially provide services based on its qualified Secondary Geo-Location Spectrum Database to network operators in South Africa. The tool supports efficient spectrum allocation and spectrum-sharing broadband networks using Television white space technology for underserved communities.
- Who it is for:
- Network operators in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Obtain the services commercially from CSIR; the document does not state an application process, contact person or submission method.
The CSIR has made available a mobile surveillance solution that detects and localises moving targets over large areas, identifies them as humans or animals, and can operate day and night in all weather conditions.
- Who it is for:
- Operators of secure areas and anti-poaching or security operations
CSIR is making earth-observation information and products about grass and trees available to support planning and improve management of the Kruger National Park. The wider consortium is also delivering data, models and knowledge for protected-area management.
- Who it is for:
- protected-area planners and managers, including managers of the Kruger National Park and other national parks
- How to act on it:
- No access or application route is stated in the document.
The CSIR makes available software for small, medium, and large enterprises that detects network invasion at an early stage and includes port scan and sweep scan detectors to help managers respond before attacks reach a terminal stage.
- Who it is for:
- small, medium, and large enterprises
The CSIR has developed a technology intended to provide long-range, broadband access to underserved and hard-to-reach communities and facilities. It includes the CSIR geo-location spectrum database technologies, including the Reference GLSD and Secondary GLSD.
- Who it is for:
- Underserved and hard-to-reach communities and facilities
- How to act on it:
- No application, contact route or other access procedure is stated in the document.
The CSIR is making the remaining assets from its Environmental Labs in Pretoria and Durban available for donation to an external party. The items are largely old, obsolete and/or in need of repair, and may mainly have residual value through recycling components, parts and materials.
- Who it is for:
- External parties interested in the remaining assets
- How to act on it:
- Access the Excel list of assets, then contact Wouter Le Roux for Pretoria or Nishani for Durban using the contact details provided on the notice.
The CSIR makes available a technology solution that delivers video streams over mobile networks at low data costs. Its Micro-Enterprise Media Engine lets broadcast managers commission content, upload and schedule programmes, broadcast to audiences, and connect audiences with advertisers; it is presented as suitable for media start-ups becoming global broadcasters.
- Who it is for:
- Media start-ups, broadcast managers, content creators, audiences in rural and peri-urban communities
- How to act on it:
- The document describes the CSIR-developed solution but does not state an application, purchase or contact route.
Funding is available to support the hosting of strategic, large international conferences focused on excellent scientific research with potential socio-economic impact. The conferences are generally expected to have more than 500 participants and may be hosted in South Africa or on behalf of South Africa abroad.
- Who it is for:
- organisers of strategic international scientific conferences, typically with more than 500 participants
- How to act on it:
- Apply for the DST-NRF Conference Fund; contact Kholofelo Mampeule at NRF for information.
Smaller events can apply for funding under the NRF's KIC funding instrument, which is published twice a year.
- Who it is for:
- organisers of smaller scientific events
- How to act on it:
- Apply under the KIC funding instrument of the NRF.
Visitors can subscribe to the CSIR newsletter to receive the latest innovations, news and events.
- Who it is for:
- People who want the latest CSIR innovations, news and events
- How to act on it:
- Enter an email address and click subscribe, confirming consent and trust in the privacy policy.
The toolkit is being made available for adoption by countries and port authorities to support sustainable port development and climate-change responses. South Africa and the Seychelles have volunteered to pilot its implementation.
- Who it is for:
- Countries and port authorities in the West Indian Ocean
- How to act on it:
- Adopt the toolkit or volunteer to pilot its implementation in cooperation with the promoting organisations.
The CSIR makes available a climate forecast stating that a weak La Niña state is likely during the 2024/25 summer season and is generally associated with cooler and wetter summer conditions, although the models are not confident.
- Who it is for:
- people interested in southern African climate and weather
- How to act on it:
- Read the forecast article on the CSIR website.