MC: Professor Neil Koorbanally
Dean of Research
Speaker: Mr Steve Camp
Executive Director of UKZN Foundation
Speaker: Dr Nqobile Gumede
Director: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Speaker: Professor Serestina Viriri
Executive Director and Dean, UKZN Graduate School of Business

Partners & Sponsors

About The Workshop

The University of KwaZulu-Natal Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), invites you to an exclusive collaboration workshop connecting business, academia, and government in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa offers a generous Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive to encourage innovation and collaboration between universities and industry. This workshop will provide a clear, practical overview of how the incentive works and how both academics and industry partners can benefit.

ABRIDGED PROGRAMME

See the programme schedule below:

JUNE 24, 2026

08:30 – 08:55

REGISTRATION

GSB&L Entrance Hall

JUNE 24, 2026

09:00 – 09:10

Opening Plenary (GSB&L Main Hall Auditorium)

  • MC – Prof Neil Koorbanally, Dean of Research, UKZN
  • Introduction – Mr Steve Camp, Executive Director, UKZN Foundation
  • Official Welcome
JUNE 24, 2026

09:10 – 09:20

Research Overview

Dr Nqobile Gumede, Director: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

JUNE 24, 2026

09:20 – 09:35

GSB&L Programmes

Professor Serestina Viriri, Executive Director and Dean of the UKZN Graduate School of Business and Leadership

JUNE 24, 2026

09:35 – 09:45

Research and Development Tax Incentives

Dr Pholoshi Maake, Deputy Director, Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)

JUNE 24, 2026

10:00 – 11:00

Session 1 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(Main Hall Auditorium & Venues 1-2)

JUNE 24, 2026

11:00 – 11:20

Tea (Comsa Lounge)

 (Viewing of Exhibitors)

JUNE 24, 2026

11:25 – 13:00

Session 2 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(Main Hall Auditorium & Venues 1-2)

JUNE 24, 2026

13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch

(Comsa Lounge)

JUNE 24, 2026

14:00 – 15:00

Session 3 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(Main Hall Auditorium & Venues 1-2)

JUNE 24, 2026

15:00 – 16:00

CLOSING SESSION (Main Hall Auditorium)

 Closing Remarks and Summary:

  • Prof Neil Koorbanally, Dean of Research, University of KwaZulu-Natal

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