Training
Each institute has a special set of expertise which they transfer to other through the various training programs offered.
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Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre
Welcome to SIRDC
The Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) was established by the Government of Zimbabwe in February 1993 under the provisions of the Research Act of 1986. SIRDC's mandate is to carry out strategic research and development (R & D) for the benefit of the manufacturing, service, agricultural and mining sectors of Zimbabwe as well as to commercialise R & D outputs.
About Us
The Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) was established by the Government of Zimbabwe in February 1993 under the provisions of the Research Act of 1986.
SIRDC's mandate is to carry out strategic research and development (R & D) for the benefit of the manufacturing, service, agricultural and mining sectors of Zimbabwe as well as to commercialise R & D outputs.
Vision
To be the leading Centre for the development of Zimbabwe and the region through reduction to practice of technologically developed products and processes.
Mission
To provide Zimbabwe and the region with technological solutions for sustainable development.
Core Values
- We uphold integrity in all activities we are involved in.
- We are an equal opportunity employer
- We comply with government policies and regulations
- We recognize the value of our employees
- We encourage team work
- We are a learning organisation
- We recognize ethical business relationships
- We value safety, health and the environment
Foundry
SIRDC is a supplier of high quality foundry spares. The range of products include:
stamp mills,
ball mills,
impellers,
cast iron hubs,
and many more...
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Herbal Products
The Biotechnology Research Institute produces herbal products that have many health benefits and are popular with our customers. We have a team that grows and processes them.
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Articles, News & Events
Biotechnology at SIRDC Supporting National Food Security
Introduction
The Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI) at SIRDC has a specific mandate to unpack, transfer and promote the adoption of biotechnology in agriculture and industry. BRI conducts research...
Safety First – Tips for Food Safety in Fruit and Vegetable Production
One of the most exciting things about being a dweller of an African city is the delicious seasonal fruit such as mazhanje and sweet yellow mangoes you find weighing down their sellersҠvehicles when th...
SIRDC hosts KAFACI Planning Meeting for Food Crop Research and Development
A Network for Food Crop Research and Development, under the Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI) was formed, at a planning Meeting for Food Crop Programme held in Harare f...