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Bioeconomy SA Portal
Bioeconomy SA Portal

What is Bioeconomy SA?

Bioeconomy SA is a national initiative to promote and harness bio-innovation for economic growth and social development. It is informed by the National Bioeconomy Strategy, underpinned by advanced science and indigenous knowledge and focuses on the health, agricultural, industrial & environmental, and indigenous knowledge sectors. It is coordinated by the Department of Science and Innovation and powered by a wide range of public-private partnerships and investments.

Health

Find health solutions that are relevant to South Africans. 

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Agriculture

Invest in bio-innovation products, processes and technology services to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods. 

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Industry & Environment

Use bio-based processes and renewable biomass to manufacture bioproducts and enable a circular economy. 

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Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous knowledge systems cut across the three other sectors and translate traditional bio-based knowledge into products and services. 

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Latest News & Events

South Africa’s bioeconomy may still be young, but it has been steadily taking shape for more than a decade. Seen by government as a pathway to create jobs, boost energy security, and tackle environmen…
The African Genome Project will be hosting a North African Workshop on CRISPR/Cas9 Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Genome Editing Experiments in Plant and Animal Biology 2025.…
We’re excited to announce that registrations are officially open for the 2025 BFAP Baseline, happening online on 13 August 2025. This year’s theme: "Navigating export-led growth in a dynamic and…
ASSAf | G20 | OWSD | SAYAS | DWYPD| will jointly host the Youth Indaba on Research Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship on 30 June 2025 at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR…

Portal Membership Dashboard

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Members

Stakeholders registered on the portal as organisations represent 32% and individuals represent 68%

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