The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host an exclusive workshop on Thursday, 14 August 2025, at the NAACAM Show 2025, taking place at the Boardwalk Hotel ICC, Gqeberha.

The CSIR is set to participate in this year’s NAACAM Show to showcase its latest advancements in micromobility, component manufacturing, and skills development. The organisation has been involved in the development and testing of prototypes of two- and three-wheeled vehicles, partnering with local manufacturers such as Whoppa Cycles. These micromobility solutions are designed to offer sustainable and efficient transportation options, supporting the reduction of carbon footprints and the enhancement of urban mobility.

Themed Accelerating Micromobility Solutions in South Africa's Industrial Ecosystem, the two-hour interactive session will bring together Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers, government agencies, investors, and technology enablers. The aim is to catalyse the establishment of a national eMicromobility industry that will drive localisation, small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) development, industrial integration, and green mobility.

Participants will have the opportunity to shape the national blueprint for a micromobility sector that delivers inclusive industrialisation, green jobs, and sustainable economic growth. Discussions will explore opportunities, challenges, and practical steps, including the formation of a national Industry Association to coordinate rollout, standards, and partnerships.

Please register here for the workshop (eMicromobility Workshop) 

Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Venue: Boardwalk Hotel ICC, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
Microsoft Teams access available by prior arrangement

For enquiries and RSVP contact:

Phetolo Phatsibi, Media Practitioner
Email: PPhatsibi@csir.co.za
Contact: 081 396 8871

About the CSIR:

The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is one of Africa’s leading organisations in scientific and technology research, development and implementation. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, as well as industrial and scientific development, to improve the quality of life of all South Africans.

This year, the CSIR celebrates 80 years of touching lives through innovation. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za

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