National Research Foundation Presentation for XXX Dr Rob Drennan – 8 May 2003 website - www.nrf.ac.za

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Object of the NRF “To support and promote research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities

Object of the NRF in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including indigenous knowledge and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all the people of the Republic”

Building Knowledge Base Mission driven funding RISA: Agency Function Building Knowledge Base Mission driven funding THRIP (the dti) Innovation Fund (DST) Skills Development (DoL) Other (e.g. DEAT) Focus Area Programmes Research Capacity Development Others (e.g. ICE) Knowledge Management Strategic Advice Evaluation Research Information Others (e.g. IT, IPR)

NRF in the Knowledge Economy Exploitation Application THRIP Transfer Knowledge Creation (Knowledge base) Quality Innovation Fund Sharing Learning Exploitation

Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme THRIP Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (established 1991/2) A joint venture

Mission To improve the competitiveness of South African industry, by supporting research and technology development activities and enhancing the quality and quantity of appropriately skilled people

Objectives Increase no. & quality of people with appropriate skills in development & management of technology for industry Increase interaction among researchers & technology managers in industry, HEIs & SETIs Stimulate industry & govt to increase their investment in research, technology development, technology diffusion & promotion of innovation

Priorities Increase no. of black & female students who pursue technological & engineering careers Promote technological know-how within the SMME sector Facilitate & support multi-firm projects Encourage projects supported by BEE

Funding THRIP INDUSTRY Skilled people & technology HEI / SETI

THRIP Hurdles High quality SET research Improve competitive edge Innovative Prototype focused Scientific/technology and human resource outputs defined for each year of support

MCDM Industrial sector alignment Alignment to dti priorities Job creation Commercial potential Investment potential Cleaner production Additionality Research collaboration Continuation & progress Capacity building Industry partner/s characteristics

TIP TOP # 1: Researchers and technology managers # 2: Placement of SET graduates in firms # 3: Placement of SET graduates in SMMEs # 4: Placement of SET skilled employees in HEIs or SETIs

THRIPable Costs Local conferences - present paper (Max R2000) Foreign Engagements (excludes conference / seminar) Equipment Contribution in-kind to HDIs (Max R1 million) Registration of patents Personnel Tech/Research assistants Specialist consulting TIPTOP Bursaries (only matched) Running Costs Printing Accommodation Materials Local travel

Non-THRIPable Costs Staff salaries & Chairs Travel abroad to attend conferences/seminars Rental of facilities at HEI/SETI VAT

THRIP Progress Report April 2003

International Association of Business Communication (IABC) 2001/02 Grant Year Annual report won an international (Gold Quill) award for business communication International Association of Business Communication (IABC) 4/5/2019

2002/03 Grants 253 grants approved 251 completed Allocation level = R130.1-m (99%) Re-allocation level = R5.9-m (5%) Disbursement level = R125-m (96%) Accounted level ≈ R98-m (75%) 4/5/2019

2003/04 Grants Call produced 334 applications 266 projects supported Frustration due to system overload Notification to grant holders sent on 21 March 2003 (TAT < 5 month) 4/5/2019

2003/04 Grants Continued Grant budget = R158.9-m Allocated = R158.5-m (99.8%) Funded projects = 266 New projects = 158 (59%) Continuation projects = 110 Projects not funded = 66 New projects = 62 (94%) Continuation projects = 4

Performance indicators – Inputs Funding history 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs THRIP Priorities 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs Student participation 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs Researchers 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs Institutions 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs Institutions 4/5/2019

Performance indicators – Outputs Industries 4/5/2019

THRIP Case Studies

PBMR – inherently safe nuclear power Project Leader: Prof. G. Greyvenstein Institution: PU for CHE THRIP Investment:R28.6-m Industrial Partners: Eskom, PBMR (Pty) Ltd Project Duration: 2000 -

Lodox – low dose X-Ray Project Leader: Prof. G. de Jager Institution: UCT Total Investment: THRIP : R100 000 Debex: R206 000 Project Duration: 1997 - 1998

Exhaust manifold Project Leader: Dr. A. Taylor Institution: University of Stellenbosch Total Investment: THRIP :R587 781 VW : R674 531 Gemtech: R43 000 Project Duration: 1998 - 1999 Manifold Fitted in Engine

South Africa’s Own Satellite Project Leader: Prof. A. Schoonwinkel Institution: University of Stellenbosch THRIP Investment:R5.5-m Partners: Four to five different partners during the life span of the project Project Duration: 2001-2003

DeepMine – mine gold at great depth profitably and safely Project Leader: Dr. R. Durrheim Institution: CSIR Miningtek Total Investment: THRIP :R990,000 Anglogold: R450,000 Chamber of Mines: R54,000 GFL Mining Services:R486,000 Project Duration: 2001

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