COFISA Biotechnology Foresight: 2nd Western Cape Workshop Report
This report details a biotechnology foresight exercise for the Western Cape, focusing on technology road-mapping and opportunities for small businesses in waste management and alternative energy from plants.
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Quick Facts | |
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Report location: | source |
Language: | English |
Publisher: | COFISA |
Authors: | David Lefutso, Nirvashnee Seetal, Sibongile Gumbi, Thembinkosi Semwayo, Bob Day, Thembinkosi Semwayo |
Geographic focus: | Western Cape, South Africa |
Methods
The research method involved two two-day residential workshops, prioritization of biotechnology opportunities through voting, creation of Futures Wheels, categorization and prioritization tables, and the development of technology roadmaps and action plans.
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Key Insights
The COFISA Biotechnology Foresight report documents a workshop aimed at identifying biotechnology opportunities in the Western Cape, with a focus on waste management and alternative energy from plants. It outlines the process of technology road-mapping, prioritizes biotechnology areas, and explores potential small and medium-sized enterprise (SMME) opportunities. The report includes the creation of Futures Wheels, categorization and prioritization tables, and action plans to kick-start the identified opportunities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | Western Cape geographic scope | action plans | alternative energy | biotechnology | environmental management | foresight | innovation. foresight | marine management | plants | science | smme opportunities | technology road-mapping | waste management