HSRC Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators

04/06/2024

Researchers from the HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council) have been studying innovation in South African businesses. So what did they find out?



For the latest Business Innovation Survey report, covering the 2019 - 2021 reference period, visit:

https://hsrc.ac.za/about-cestii/measuring-innovation-capacity/business-innovation-survey/

of Science and Innovation

08/05/2024

⚡️We recently released the dataset from R&D surveys spanning 2001-2020 ⚡️

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06/05/2024

📑Sectoral Brief 📑

Innovation trends in the manufacturing sector, 2019-2021

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02/05/2024

Drawing from South Africa’s innovation data for the industry and services sectors, this fact sheet answers key questions about innovation trends across four survey periods (2002-2004, 2005-2007, 2014-2016 and 2019-2021) 👉 https://loom.ly/QW8ps9Y

29/04/2024

📑 Sectoral Brief 📑

Innovation trends in the financial intermediation sector, 2019-2021



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22/04/2024

📑 Sectoral Brief 📑

Innovation trends in the electricity, gas and water supply sector, 2019-2021

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20/04/2024

Check out the latest article, "Digital transformation project supports policy goals," by , a crucial part of our Evi-Pol II initiative collaborating with councils on digital transformation. -Pol

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Davis Weddi Networking CouncilsNewsResearch Management March 28, 2024 All Science Granting Councils should become fully digital through the Evidence in Policy (Evi-Pol) project. Speed readDigital transformation project seeks to support evidence-based policyAim is for all Science Granting Councils to...

16/04/2024

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02/04/2024

📊 This fact sheet provides insight into the state of innovation funding in the industry and services sectors, based on the South African Business Innovation Survey (BIS) 2019-2021 data 👉 https://loom.ly/cNGCzkk

28/03/2024

As the African Union prepares for its new STI strategy, we're proud to contribute to Africa's research, development and innovation ecosystem through initiatives like SGCI & Evi-Pol. Our toolkits are oriented toward empowering science councils to make evidence- informed funding & policy decisions. 👉 https://loom.ly/yyuFDEE

In many African countries, governments are using science, technology and innovation to boost socio-economic development. An important factor in the effective management of scientific advancements is the successful allocation of research, development and innovation funds. To this end, the HSRC has de...

20/03/2024

Dive into 20 years of STI measurement in South Africa with our policy brief, aligning with the Decadal Plan for inclusive, sustainable development linked to the SDGs. Explore evidence-based policymaking and a participatory approach for crafting new STI indicators 👉 https://loom.ly/Z9CJaxE

19/03/2024

📢 Explore Linda Nordling's insightful article from Research Professional News, analysing COVID-19's impact on South African innovation activity, based on the latest Business Innovation Survey results. Don't miss it! https://loom.ly/L5NKdxo

Covid forced many companies to reprioritise innovation or put it on hold, survey finds