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Creating a Better World by Providing Access to Circular Technology Innovations

Creating a Better World by Providing Access to Circular Technology Innovations

Creating a Better World by Providing Access to Circular Technology Innovations When it comes to the circular economy in South Africa, there's no shortage of remarkable ideas or talented individuals. At the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), we collaborate with innovative minds and companies
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Innovation is a powerful enabler of change in our country.

Where innovation is nurtured and encouraged, progress happens. At The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), we strongly believe that science and innovation are potent tools to bring about socio-economic development and provide opportunities to many businesses whose economic contribution grows
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DSI is enabling innovation to grow a strong local health industry.

Access local innovations to support precision medicine development, vaccine and diagnostic manufacturing, and commercialisation of indigenous plant products.
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Allan Grey Orbis Foundation

Female Entrepreneurship at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Investigating the motivations of, and barriers faced by, female entrepreneurs.

There is a large entrepreneurial gender disparity in South Africa. A recent survey shows that the average total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) female/male gender ratio is 0.70. Further statistics show that only 9% of women are involved in the early stages of entrepreneurial pursuit
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