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MATHIPA-MDAKANE, Moloko G.. Supporting innovation to address South Africa's socio-economic challenges: A strategic framework. S. Afr. j. sci. [online]. 2025, vol.121, n.9-10, pp.1-4. ISSN 1996-7489.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2025/21836.

SIGNIFICANCE: Innovation drives economic growth and societal progress, yet South Africa struggles to translate research into impact. Despite significant R investments, there remains a gap between knowledge generation and commercialisation. Many discoveries remain within academia because of weak support structures. To unlock its potential, South Africa must build a structured innovation pipeline by leveraging existing capabilities, adopting global best practices, and fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry and government. Strengthening commercialisation pathways and addressing systemic challenges will ensure that scientific advancements lead to tangible solutions, positioning South Africa as a leader in research-driven innovation and enhancing economic competitiveness.

Palabras clave : innovation ecosystem; commercialisation; industry-academia collaboration; technology transfer.

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