Nelson Mandela Science & Technology Park Potentials Assessment
Nelson Mandela Science & Technology Park Potentials Assessment
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Randall Gross and his South African firm ADEC recently led an effort to assess the market potentials for a science park in Port Elizabeth, on behalf of the CSIR and COFISA (Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa). Gross and ADEC assessed the potential for research and development activities and commercialization through industrial product development in the Port Elizabeth area. We also assessed the property market potentials for such development and for translation of research activity into commercial property development. ADEC worked closely with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) on the project. Based on the findings and recommendations provided by Randall Gross and ADEC, the university has moved the project forward to development of the park, first by establishing university-based institutes as research drivers to attract private and non-profit partners.