Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA)

📢 Technology Transfer Office Administration Course Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) are the vital link between academic research and market-ready innovation. This course is designed for early-career IP and Technology Transfer practitioners and TTO administrators eager to strengthen their understanding of how effective administration supports IP management and commercialisation. 🧩 What to Expect: Introduction to key IP concepts and office administration Guidance on statutory reporting and compliance requirements Practical insights into managing disclosures, contracts, and office systems Case studies and peer exchange to share best practices and regional perspectives 💡 Strengthen your skills. Streamline your office operations. Advance technology transfer across Africa. Click here for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/dc7WvVzU #TechnologyTransfer #IntellectualProperty #ResearchInnovation #CapacityBuilding #TTO #IPManagement

Rosemary Wolson presenting what SARIMA has to offer at the nano- pitch session #AEIP #HorizonEU in Brussels. #SARIMA

Have Your Say in the Future of Research Management – RAAAP-4 Survey Now Open! SARIMA invites all members and stakeholders to take part in the 4th international RAAAP survey (RAAAP-4: Research Administrators’ Professional Identities) – a global initiative developed by and for research managers and administrators. This important survey builds on previous RAAAP studies (2016, 2019, 2022) and provides valuable insights into how our profession is evolving worldwide. Your input will help shape future strategies for training, professional development, recruitment, and retention, strengthening our community and its impact globally. The survey takes just 20–30 minutes to complete. Please share this with colleagues who may also wish to contribute. Let’s ensure that voices from Africa and beyond are well represented in this global conversation. Your participation matters! Click here for more information and to access the survey: https://lnkd.in/dJa-xidD

We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming webinar on Incorporating Knowledge Translation and Research Impact in Grant Applications, part of the CoP-ROOI 2025 programme. We warmly invite all research support professionals and academics to register and join us for this exciting session designed to enhance the integration of research impact and knowledge translation in grant applications. Type/Description: Webinar (MS Teams, Online) Date: 4 November 2025, 14h00 – 15h30 Facilitator: Prof Nnenesi Kgabi (North-West University, NWU) Speakers: Mrs Rennie Munyayi (Namibia University of Science and Technology, NUST) & Dr Fortune Mokoena (NWU) Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dAJXQRT9

🌍 Join us for a Free Webinar! The International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP), in association with SARIMA and Ropes & Gray, presents: 🎓 Insights on Technology Licensing Negotiations, AI Licensing and Trade Secrets 📅 Date: 21 October 2025 🕓 Time: 16h00 – 17h15 (SAST) 💻 Platform: Zoom 🔍 Why attend? This insightful session will unpack international technology licensing practices and explore key policies, challenges, and considerations within the South African context. You’ll gain: ✨ A deep dive into IP types relevant to tech transfer — including trade secret protection. ✨ Legal and commercial perspectives on licensing transactions for technology acquisition. ✨ Insights on licensing terms for trade secrets and AI applications. ✨ Practical strategies and best practices from U.S. companies and research institutions. ✨ Access to toolkits, checklists, and templates to structure licensing negotiations effectively. 👥 Who should attend: SARIMA members, technology transfer professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, start-up representatives, attorneys, and in-house counsel. 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of tech licensing and IP management in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dd5yWbZ4 #SARIMA #ISLP #RopesAndGray #Webinar #TechnologyLicensing #AI #TradeSecrets #Innovation #TechTransfer

Deadline: 5th November- Q4 2025 📌 Join the community. Make a difference. Shape the future. 🔗 For more info, visit: https://attp.global/ 📄 Need help with Requirements & Supporting Evidence? Visit: RTTP Program - ATTP 📄 Need help with Application Process? Visit: RTTP Program - ATTP #RTTP #TechnologyTransfer #Innovation #KnowledgeExchange #TechTransfer #GlobalCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #ATTP #Spinouts #Licensing #Impact

🌍 Join us for a Free Webinar! The International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP), in association with SARIMA and Ropes & Gray, presents: 🎓 Insights on Technology Licensing Negotiations, AI Licensing and Trade Secrets 📅 Date: 21 October 2025 🕓 Time: 16h00 – 17h15 (SAST) 💻 Platform: Zoom 🔍 Why attend? This insightful session will unpack international technology licensing practices and explore key policies, challenges, and considerations within the South African context. You’ll gain: ✨ A deep dive into IP types relevant to tech transfer — including trade secret protection. ✨ Legal and commercial perspectives on licensing transactions for technology acquisition. ✨ Insights on licensing terms for trade secrets and AI applications. ✨ Practical strategies and best practices from U.S. companies and research institutions. ✨ Access to toolkits, checklists, and templates to structure licensing negotiations effectively. 👥 Who should attend: SARIMA members, technology transfer professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, start-up representatives, attorneys, and in-house counsel. 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of tech licensing and IP management in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dd5yWbZ4 #SARIMA #ISLP #RopesAndGray #Webinar #TechnologyLicensing #AI #TradeSecrets #Innovation #TechTransfer

The Post-Conference edition of the SARIMA newsletter is out now: https://lnkd.in/diY5WPss #research #researchmanagement #innovation #innovationmanagement #newsletter #SARIMA

PAN-RIMA: A New Continental Alliance to Advance Research and Innovation Management on the African Continent In September 2025, five regional research and innovation management associations (RIMAs) — Central African Research and Innovation Management Association CARIMA, Eastern Africa Research and Innovation Management Association (EARIMA), NARIMA North Africa, Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) and West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) — have formalised a collective agreement to establish the Pan-African Network of Research and Innovation Management Associations (PAN-RIMA). This new continental alliance is founded on a shared vision: to advance professional research and innovation management across Africa and. PAN-RIMA will strengthen collaboration among Africa’s RIMAs by fostering excellence in research and innovation management through capacity building, advocacy, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of best practices. PAN-RIMA represents a unified commitment to advancing research and innovation management as a cornerstone of Africa’s sustainable social and economic development. Through joint projects and continued engagement with the broader research and innovation community and key stakeholders, PAN-RIMA will work to deliver tangible impact across the continent.   The formation of PAN-RIMA marks a significant step toward a more integrated and empowered African research and innovation landscape, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and inclusive growth. By uniting regional efforts, the network seeks to amplify Africa’s voice and influence in global research and innovation management dialogues. #research #researchmanagement #innovation #innovationmanagement  

Strengthening Research Funding practices in Burkina Faso The Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) and West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) partnered to support Fonds National de la Recherche et de l’Innovation pour le Développement (FONRID) during a Technical Assistance Visit held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (30 September–2 October 2025) under the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The three-day in-country programme brought together FONRID staff to engage on key Research Management themes: ·        Professionalisation through the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC) ·        Research funding: Barriers, Support sustainable and equitable research funding and alignment with national and global priorities ·        Engagement with government and community stakeholders Expert facilitation was led by Mr. CHEICK OUMAR TANGARA (Mali) and Mr. Jean Pierre N'Guessan’Guessan (Senegal), both recognised leaders in research funding and management A warm thank-you to FONRID for the exceptional hospitality and commitment to shared learning. This engagement highlights the power of regional exchange and the growing momentum toward professionalised Research Management within Francophone Science Granting Councils, advancing a more resilient and connected African research ecosystem. #SGCI #SARIMA #WARIMA #FONRID #ResearchManagement #CapacityStrengthening #ScienceGrantingCouncils #AfricaResearch #FrancophoneAfrica #ResearchFunding #NRF-SA