International Collaboration The NRF actively participates in global research partnerships, exemplified by recent engagements with the UK and Kyoto, Japan, indicating opportunities to provide collaboration tools, cross-border funding platforms, or international project management solutions.

Innovation Focus The establishment of the DSTI-NRF Institute for Pandemic Preparedness highlights a focus on cutting-edge health research, suggesting potential for offering specialized research infrastructure, data analytics, or health-focused technology solutions.

Recognition and Credibility Winning awards for empowerment and compliance such as the B-BBEE Scorecard position the NRF as a trusted partner for initiatives aligned with government diversity and inclusion efforts, opening opportunities for CSR aligned technological and consulting services.

Funding and Support With an annual revenue of up to $50 million and strong government backing, the NRF presents opportunities for partnerships involving research funding platforms, grant management software, or resource optimization tools.

Research Engagement NRF’s active participation in conferences like the Engaged Research Conference and STS Forum suggests a demand for event management solutions, scientific communication platforms, and stakeholder engagement tools tailored to research institutions.