DST’s support to the chemicals value chain Alufelwi Tshavhungwe, PhD Department of Science and Technology Tel:

Outline DST STI funding instruments R&D tax incentive TIA – technology stations 2

DST vision and mission Vision: Increased well-being and prosperity through ST&I Mission: To provide leadership, an enabling environment, and resources for STI in support of SA’s development 3

DST derives its mandate from… White Paper on S&T National R&D Strategy 10 Year Innovation Plan for South Africa The plan aims to make S&T a driving force in enhancing productivity, economic growth and socio-economic development 4

5 The focus of the DST Knowledge Generation Publications Students Knowledge Generation Publications Students Knowledge Exploitation Innovation Knowledge into industry, government and communities Innovation Knowledge into industry, government and communities R&D Patents Priorities R&D Patents Priorities Human Capital Infrastructure Governance International Partnerships

DST Entities 6

Commercialisation value chain 7 Basic Research Applied Research Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Market entry/ launch Market Dev. Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Tech. Dev. Design & Eng. Discovery (Research) Development & Pre-commercialisation Development & Pre-commercialisation Commercialisation

…from basic research to market development 8 Basic Research Applied Research Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Market entry/ launch Market Dev. Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Tech. Dev. Design & Eng. Discovery (Research) Development & Pre-commercialisation Commercialisation

Science, Technology & Innovation incentives 9 Basic Research Applied Research Small scale manufac Market entry/ launch Market entry/ launch Market Dev. Tech. & Market validation Product /Process Dev. Tech. Dev. Design & Eng. Discovery (Research) Development & Precommercialisation Commercialisation

R&D Tax Incentive part of a package of policy instruments to promote innovation, enhance competitiveness and thus supporting economic growth for the RSA. utilises the tax base to incentivise business enterprises, big and small, to undertake R&D activities in South Africa. 10

R&D Tax Incentive provides a 150% tax deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure for companies conducting research activities within South Africa. (currently) also allows companies conducting clinical trials or developing generic drugs to qualify. the development of pilot plants and prototypes are also eligible under this incentive. 11

Taxpayers require approval from the Minister of Science and Technology for R&D activities before claiming the deduction. The adjudication committee, comprising the DST, NT and SARS evaluate applications and recommend to the Minister. 12 R&D Tax Incentive

Procedure for application 13

R&D Tax Incentive There is no market cap on the claim. The IP generated from the project need not reside within the Republic. 14

R&D Tax Incentive The R&D Tax Incentive directorate at the DST administers this incentive. Director: Dimakatso Mokone Tel: Website: 15

Technology stations (TIA) Tshumisano Technology Stations Programme under TIA aimed at developing SMEs TUT (Garankuwa) Chemin (PE), NMMU DUT, MUT Cape Town 16

Dankie Enkosi Ha khensa Re a leboga Ro livhuwa Siyabonga Siyathokoza Thank you 17 Presentation

S&T White Paper R&D Strategy S&T missions 10Yr Innovation Plan OECD Review of SA NSI Creation of DST New public S&T missions  Biotechnology  ICT  Advanced manufacturing  Astronomy Knowledge-based economy  Grand challenges  Human capital development NSI SWOT Benchmarked Developing the NSI 2009 Policy Implementation  TIA  NSA  IPR  NIPMO  OTT Strategic Overview and Policy Development within NSI New Management framework NRF CSIR HSRC AISA Beneficiation Strategy 2011 National Development Plan 2014

DST Programmes 19