InnoVenton Technology Support

Technology support services

We believe that InnoVenton/DCTS, in collaboration with key strategic partners such as TIA, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), other Universities and SME Development/Support groups such as ChemCity, can add significant technology related value to both small and larger industries in South Africa in the light of the expertise and capabilities residing within InnoVenton/DCTS, as well as expertise and capabilities that can be accessed through a wide range of strategic partnerships.

In view of the significant sponsorship received from the DST through the TIA Trust, InnoVenton/DCTS has committed itself to develop a specific focus to provide such support to SME’s and SMME’s thereby contributing significantly to (a) Government strategies to revitalize the South African Chemical Industry by 2014, and (b) growth of opportunities for InnoVenton/DCTS and the NMMU in establishing long term partnerships.

In view of its specific R&D focus in downstream chemical product and process development, InnoVenton/DCTS will strive to provide specific technology support in the areas of:

• Product replacement
• Product extension
• Improving production flexibility
• Reducing materials and energy consumption
• Reducing production lead times
• Reducing environmental impacts
• Improving product quality
• Improving working conditions/safety

About InnoVenton Technology

• Problem solving services for Industry and SME’s (process and product problem solving)
• Technical innovation support and project management
• Transfer of technology from in-house innovations and the development of client innovations to pilot plant and commercialisation stage

Contact Information
Mr Geoff Ritson
	Position: Deputy Director: InnoVenton Phone: 27 41 504 3482 Fax: 27 41 504 3422 E-mail: geoff.ritson Location: Summerstrand Campus (North)