Welcome to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
Your digital walk-in office for innovation and research
Access services, resources, and opportunities to drive South Africa's scientific advancement
Explore ServicesCelebrating Excellence at Science Forum South Africa 2025
10 years of meaningful conversations
Join us in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation for sustainable development
Learn MoreBuilding a Hydrogen Economy
Strategic roadmap for sustainable energy
Discover opportunities in South Africa's green hydrogen revolution
View RoadmapResearch & Development Grants
Apply for research funding and innovation grants
R&D Tax Incentive
Access R&D tax incentive programs
Innovation Bridge Portal
Connect with innovation opportunities
Resource Centre
Access reports, publications and research
DSI National Youth Service
Youth programs and opportunities
Astronomy Management Authority
Square Kilometre Array and astronomy projects
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Explore our Innovation Campaigns
Enabling health innovation
that turns your ideas into action
Making sure it's possible
Enabling circular economy
that turns your ideas into action
Making sure it's possible
Enabling digital innovation
that turns your ideas into action
Making sure it's possible
Our Leadership
Prof. Blade Nzimande
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
Professor Blade Nzimande leads the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation with a vision to transform South Africa through groundbreaking research and technological advancement. His leadership focuses on building a knowledge-based economy and fostering innovation ecosystems across the nation.
"Science and innovation are the cornerstones of our nation's future prosperity and social transformation."
- Nzimande, Minister
Upcoming Events
Science Forum South Africa 2025
Innovation Showcase & Awards
Hydrogen Economy Development Workshop
News & Publications
South Africa hosts the world conference of science journalists 2025
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation hosts this prestigious global event showcasing scientific communication excellence.
Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande addresses World Conference of Science Journalists 2025
Opening address at the CSIR Centre highlighting science journalism's role in social justice and building understanding for societal resilience.
SA needs to use its indigenous knowledge to boost the health sector and the economy
African traditional medicines have been a cornerstone of healthcare for centuries, yet they remain underappreciated. There is an urgent need to recognise the potential of indigenous knowledge systems.
Our Entities
Academy of Science of South Africa
National Research Foundation
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
Human Sciences Research Council
South African National Space Agency
National Advisory Council on Innovation
Technology Innovation Agency
Explore Our Highlights
Discover memorable moments from our events, programmes, and initiatives
Conference
Science Forum South Africa 2024
Exhibition
Innovation Showcase 2024
Education