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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

The Technology Innovation Agency will be hosting a two-day Indigenous Knowledge & Bio-Trade Indaba on 6 - 7 August 2024 at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre in Gqeberha. …
The inaugural Cape Agritech Connect on 21 May 2024 brought together over a hundred attendees representing the diverse sectors within the Western Cape agriculture industry. Set against the picturesque…
South Africa's investment in advancing nuclear medicine research to address critical health challenges, including various cancers and TB, has been boosted with the official opening of Nuclear Medicine…
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder is delighted to collaborate with Scottish Water Horizons on this webinar focusing on water and wastewater treatment technology. Biotechnology is increasingly seen as…