An initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), funded through the National Research Foundation (NRF), that generates and disseminates knowledge on risk and vulnerability associated with global change challenges, primarily for the benefit of local municipalities and other potential users.

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An initiative of the Department of Environmental Affairs and part of the Operation Phakisa projects. The laboratory collects and analyses water, sediment and biota samples along South African coastal waters and provides baseline water-quality information to support the long-term assessment of cumulative impacts associated with ocean economy initiatives.

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Situated at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (NMAH), the NHLS is an affiliated research entity of the Faculty of Health Sciences. It provides diagnostic services to the OR Tambo, Amathole, Chris Hani and Alfred Nzo districts and supports MSc and PhD students involved in research.

An initiative of the Technology Innovation Agency’s (TIA) Technology Station Programme (TSP), established to support the local tooling industry, particularly the automotive sector. The institute supports prototype development for Walter Sisulu innovators and industry, with plans to strengthen industry participation through its relocation to the East London Industrial Zone.

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Funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to capture, document and safeguard indigenous knowledge. The centres support the protection, promotion, development and management of indigenous knowledge and contribute to its beneficiation in line with the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Act of 2019.

Funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) through the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to establish and provide access to infrastructure for nano- and micro-manufacturing.