CSIR Expressions of Interest (EoI)
1. CSIR/DSTI Industrial Biocatalysis Hub Call for Expression of Interest: Product and process development support to enterprises
The Industrial Biocatalysis Hub (IBH) is a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) initiative to provide technical product and process development support to enterprises in the biomanufacturing sector using Biocatalysis technologies, with the aim of creating and expanding biocatalysis capacity and uptake in the industry.
Closing date for submissions is 7 May 2025
2. Invitation for Expression of Interest: Small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) to establish mutually beneficial partnerships for the productisation and commercialisation of the ILIMA platform
The CSIR has developed ILIMA, an advanced farm-to-fork Software as a service (SaaS) platform that enhances agricultural supply chains through blockchain-powered trust and artificial intelligence-driven analytics. It provides real-time transparency, traceability and efficiency for both farmers and enterprises, improving market access, reducing costs, ensuring compliance and driving sustainability.
Documents to download for more information:
- Guidelines [pdf]
- Overview [pptx]
Closing date for submissions is 9 May 2025 at 16h30
3. Call for Proposals (CFP) for the collaborative programme in Additive Manufacturing (CPAM) to support the development of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry
Documents to download:
- Terms of Reference [docx]
- Proposal form [docx]
Closing date for submissions is 18 April 2025 at 16h30
4. CSIR/TIA/DSTI Call for Expressions of Interest
Accelerated implementation of biorefinery technologies: Open call
Download this document for more information and application form [docx]
Please email PDF versions of completed submission forms to vchunilall@csir.co.za
Closing date for applications: Open-ended
5. CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Recombinant Human Insulin Production Technology
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) cordially invites companies to submit their expressions of interest in becoming potential commercial partners for further development, production and commercialisation of recombinant human insulin (rHinsulin).
The primary objective is to bring this technology to the local market and address the growing demand for effective diabetes management solutions.
For more information, download the document [pdf]
Closing date for applications is 30 April 2025
6. CSIR/TIA/DS: Call for Expressions of Interest
- Accelerated implementation of biorefinery technologies: Open call [pdf]
- Accelerated implementation of biorefinery technologies: Application [docx]
Closing date for submissions: Open ended
7. CSIR/TIA/DSI Industrial Biocatalysis HUB (IBH): Call for Expression of Interest (EoI)
- Product and process development support to Enterprises - Form [docx]
Closing date for submissions: Open-ended
8. Call for Expression of Interest: Boundary layer wind tunnel
The CSIR invites expressions of interest in its boundary layer wind tunnel.
Download document below for more information:
- Proposal guidelines [pdf]
Closing date for applications: Open-ended