Innovation related Acts, Law and Funding
R&D TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
What is the R&D Tax Incentive Programme?
The R&D Tax Incentive Programme is a South African government initiative to increase the level of research and development conducted by South African companies. The R&D Tax incentive is offered in terms of Section 11D of the Income Tax Act. The R&D Tax incentive allows companies to deduct expenditure on research and development activities from their taxable income. The expenditure which is eligible under the incentive can be deducted at 150% and qualifying capital assets can be depreciated at the rate of 50:30:20.
14Nov2011 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Your guide to intellectual property rights in South Africa
Are you a designer? Do you know about design registration? Are you an inventor? Do you know about patent registration? Are you a product manufacturer? Do you know about product liability? Are you an author, engineering draftsman or a computer programmer? Do you know about copyright? Do you know the processes to follow? Do you [...]
11Feb2011 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Intellectual Property – Securing Innovation Conference
IP Research and Development – Public Funding New Law Securing Innovation A comprehensive review of all IP developments 13th-14th April, Southern Sun Grayston Description: This seminar will bring out latest thinking on the social and economic value of IP (intellectual property). Discussion will focus on how a comprehensive strategy for IP could underpin South Africa’s [...]
31Jan2011 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
GAUTENG INNOVATION STRATEGY – FINAL DRAFT
EXCO Submission 30/09/2010 | Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Economic Development Executive Summary Innovation is at the heart of a country’s, and regions, progression along the developmental path. Innovation finds new and more efficient ways of solving the problems faced by every part of society – and a society that does not innovate can never [...]
30Nov2010 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Venture capital is a functioning and active asset class in SA
The results of the inaugural SAVCA Venture Solutions 2010 venture capital (VC) survey were released today. Some key findings include: 33 funds surveyed recording 251 VC transactions (2000 to July 2010); 47 in 2008. R2.6 billion invested in the VC asset class (2000 to July 2010). 60% of transactions by private VC fund managers, 5% [...]
24Nov2010 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
E-Diligence Conference 2010
You are invited to Learn. Share. Solve Chetty Law is hosting the E-Diligence 2010 Conference on 11 & 12 November 2010. Hear from Local and International expert speakers What are the BENEFITS of attending? Receive input from practitioners with real experience in constructing strategies to deal with ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance Learn how to [...]
2Nov2010 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Gauteng Innovation Strategy Presentation by Davis Cook
This was presented by Davis Cook from Blue IQ at the Innovation Hub on 20 April 2010 on the Gauteng Innovation Strategy. Please click HERE to download the strategy and give your insight to help shape the strategy. Your input count. Draft innovation strategy innov8 presentation v1 View more presentations from Saine. Draft Innovation Strategy [...]
23Apr2010 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Gauteng Government seeks input on Innovation Strategy…(click HERE to view)
Gauteng Government embraces crowdsourcing to spur innovation. Your piece of mind matters. Attached, please find the draft Gauteng Government Innovation Strategy for review. Donate your thoughts and make a difference. Please complete the questionnaire on the policy at www.policyforge.co.za Click HERE to download the strategy directly to you computer. Gauteng Innovation Strategy Discussion Draft v2.1 [...]
20Apr2010 | Saine | 12 comments | Continued
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Act, 2008
It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act, which is hereby published for general information: Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Act No. 26 of 2008. ACT to provide for the promotion of the development and exploitation in the public interest of discoveries, inventions, innovations and improvements, and for the purpose to [...]
6Oct2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act, 2008.
It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act, which is hereby published for general information: IPR Act No. 51 of 2008. ACT To provide for more effective utilisation of intellectual property emanating from publicly financed research and development; to establish the National Intellectual Property Management Office and the Intellectual Property [...]
5Oct2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Three future scenarios for South Africa
The first scenario: WALK APART – This is a scenario of “musical chairs” or “reshuffled elites”. It is triggered by the failure of leaders. The second scenario: WALK BEHIND – This is a scenario where the state assumes the role of leader and manager. The third scenario: WALK TOGETHER – This is a scenario of [...]
1Oct2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Three Biotechnology-Related Scenarios for Gauteng
From October 2008 to March 2009 the Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa (COFISA) undertook a Foresight exercise focusing on the biotechnology sector in Gauteng1. Two workshops were held as part of this exercise. During the first workshop three proto-scenarios2 were presented for Gauteng, each associated with one of the top-most [...]
30Sep2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Study Manual for Innovation Systems Leadership 2009
This is the first edition of the Study Manual for Innovation Systems Leadership, published by COFISA in April 2009 and developed by RIIS. Study Manual for Innovation Systems Leadership
17Sep2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
Address at SATN Annual Conference 2009 by The Minister Of Science And Technology, Naledi Pandor.
The theme of Naledi Pandor’s speech was: “Technological innovation at Universities in South Africa: towards industrial and socio-economic development”. It was presented at the South African Technology Network Annual Conference held at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville Campus on 16 and 17 July 2009. Address at SATN Annual Conference 2009 by The Minister [...]
15Sep2009 | Saine | 1 comment | Continued
COFISA: Forsight for Provincial Innovation: Gauteng Baseline Snapshot
This presentation was presented by Peter Greenwood and Bob Day in November 2007. It is the third (last) presentation in a series of three COFISA presentations on Forsight for Provincial Innovation. Gauteng Baseline Snapshot November 2007 View more documents from Saine.
11Sep2009 | Saine | 0 comments | Continued
