Water innovation in South Africa - HSRC Seminar

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HSRC Seminar: Water innovation in South Africa 5 May 2020 Online seminar Overview: South African scientists have been among the significant contributors to new knowledge creation in the water innovation domain, especially in water treatment technologies. This innovation dynamism has however not been translated into a large-scale uptake of new technologies to avert the looming threat of water shortage. This study takes a close look at the challenges and opportunities in the adoption and diffusion of water-related innovations to meet the growing demand for water resources in the context of a changing climate. Our research findings indicates that financing constraints, technical validation and cost factors are among the main hurdles limiting the ability of innovators to scale up their inventions for commercialisation. Presenter: Dr Alexis Habiyaremye, HSRC/ University of Johannesburg Chair: Dr Sikhulumile Sinyolo, HSRC For more information and to download seminar presentation: bit.ly/waterinnov