SPARK SOUTH AFRICA supports the development of novel knowledge-based innovations to target current market needs and even better to push the market to other dimension
The BioDurban SPARK program is a unique partnership between the university, industry and municipality. The purpose of SPARK is to provide the education and mentorship necessary to advance research discoveries from the bench to the market and create start-ups companies. SPARK provides access to specialized knowledge and technical expertise to support translational research, as well as sources of funding.
For more information and to access the grant application, please visit - https://biodurban.org/spark-call-for-projects-in-durban/
News date: 2022-06-25
Links:
http://www.krisp.org.za/manuscripts/SPARK_Market_Transfer_v2.pdf
KRISP has been created by the coordinated effort of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the South African Medical Research Countil (SAMRC).
Location: K-RITH Tower Building
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, UKZN
719 Umbilo Road, Durban, South Africa.
Director: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira