Implementation of NC(V) Programming & Robotics: Progress and Challenges at TVET Colleges
The introduction of NC(V) Programming and Robotics at TVET colleges is a significant step towards the 4th industrial revolution strategy. This program is being implemented at 10 approved colleges with the support of Tshwane University of Technology and Cisco academy. The process includes training lecturers, setting up programming and robotics laboratories, and monitoring progress through assessment tasks. Despite challenges, the enrollment of over 250 students indicates positive growth in this field.
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DSTs suppor t to the DST s suppor t to the chemicals value chain chemicals value chain Alufelwi Tshavhungwe, PhD Department of Science and Technology Email: Alufelwi.Tshavhungw@dst.gov.za Tel: 0128436433
Outline DST STI funding instruments R&D tax incentive TIA technology stations 2
DST vision and mission Vision: Increased well-being and prosperity through ST&I Mission: To provide leadership, an enabling environment, and resources for STI in support of SA s development 3
DST derives its mandate from White Paper on S&T National R&D Strategy 10 Year Innovation Plan for South Africa The plan aims to make S&T a driving force in enhancing productivity, economic growth and socio-economic development 4
The focus of the DST Knowledge Generation Publications Students Knowledge Exploitation International Partnerships Innovation Knowledge into industry, government and communities R&D Patents Priorities Infrastructure Human Capital Governance 5
Commercialisation value chain Discovery (Research) Development & Pre-commercialisationCommercialisation Applied Research Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Tech. Dev. Market Dev. Basic Research Design & Eng. 7
from basic research to market development Discovery (Research) Development & Pre-commercialisation Commercialisation Applied Research Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Tech. Dev. Market Dev. Basic Research Design & Eng. 8
Science, Technology & Innovation incentives Discovery (Research) Development & Precommercialisation Commercialisation Applied Research Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Tech. Dev. Market Dev. Basic Research Design & Eng. 9
R&D Tax Incentive part of a package of policy instruments to promote innovation, enhance competitiveness and thus supporting economic growth for the RSA. utilises the tax base to incentivise business enterprises, big and small, to undertake R&D activities in South Africa. 10
R&D Tax Incentive provides a 150% tax deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure for companies conducting research activities within South Africa. (currently) also allows companies conducting clinical trials or developing generic drugs to qualify. the development of pilot plants and prototypes are also eligible under this incentive. 11
R&D Tax Incentive Taxpayers require approval from the Minister of Science and Technology for R&D activities before claiming the deduction. The adjudication committee, comprising the DST, NT and SARS evaluate applications and recommend to the Minister. 12
R&D Tax Incentive There is no market cap on the claim. The IP generated from the project need not reside within the Republic. 14
R&D Tax Incentive The R&D Tax Incentive directorate at the DST administers this incentive. Director: Dimakatso Mokone Tel: 012 843 6560 Email: Dimakatso.Mokone@dst.gov.za Website: www.dst.gov.za 15
Technology stations (TIA) Tshumisano Technology Stations Programme under TIA aimed at developing SMEs TUT (Garankuwa) Chemin (PE), NMMU DUT, MUT Cape Town 16
Dankie Enkosi Ha khensa Re a leboga Ro livhuwa Siyabonga Siyathokoza Thank you Presentation www.dst.gov.za 17
Strategic Overview and Policy Development within NSI New Management framework NRF CSIR HSRC AISA National OECD Review of SA NSI Development Plan Beneficiation Strategy 10Yr Innovation Plan New public S&T missions Biotechnology ICT Advanced manufacturing Astronomy NSI SWOT Benchmarked Policy Creation of DST Implementation TIA NSA IPR NIPMO OTT Developing the NSI R&D Strategy S&T missions Knowledge-based economy Grand challenges Human capital development S&T White Paper 2009 2011 2014 1996 2002 2008 2004
