Welcome to the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre.
Unlocking Zimbabwe's Economy through coordinated Research and Development.
Biotechnology Research Institute
Experts in the application of biotechnology techniques and processes to enhance performance in agriculture, medicine and bioprocess industries.
Learn MoreBuilding Technology Institute
Offers built environment technology solutions: Design, architectural drawings, building materials, construction and consultancy.
Learn MoreElectronics & Communications Institute
Offers consultancy in the design and development of electronic and communications products.
Learn MoreEnergy Technology Institute
Consultancy in Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Management, Renewable Energy, Fuels and Energy Storage Systems and training.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Science Institute
Fostering environmental protection through resource efficiency, cleaner production, green industry concepts and sustainable consumption of products and services
Learn MoreFood & Biomedical Technology Institute
Provides analytical services, research, training and consultancy to the food, biomedical, chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, agriculture and mining sectors.
Learn MoreGeo-information & Remote Sensing Institute
Provision of geo-information, remote sensing and spatial data analysis for sustainable environment and natural resource utilisation.
Learn MoreInformatics Institute
ICT competence in Software Development, Website Design, Network Design & Support, Repair & Maintenance and Training.
Learn MoreMetallurgical Research Institute
Research and development in mining, metallurgical, materials, foundry and other forming technologies
Learn MoreNational Metrology Institute
Benchmarking the national measurement system through internationally traceable and recognized calibration services.
Learn MorePolymer & Material Science Institute
Scientific and technological advancement of polymeric materials and nanotechnology through research and development.
Learn MoreProduction Engineering Institute
Expertise in the Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing, Electrical and Chemical Engineering fields.
Learn MoreBiotechnology Research Institute
Experts in the application of biotechnology techniques and processes to enhance performance in agriculture, medicine and bioprocess industries.
Learn MoreBuilding Technology Institute
Offers built environment technology solutions: Design, architectural drawings, building materials, construction and consultancy.
Learn MoreElectronics & Communications Institute
Offers consultancy in the design and development of electronic and communications products.
Learn MoreEnergy Technology Institute
Consultancy in Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Management, Renewable Energy, Fuels and Energy Storage Systems and training.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Science Institute
Fostering environmental protection through resource efficiency, cleaner production, green industry concepts and sustainable consumption of products and services
Learn MoreFood & Biomedical Technology Institute
Provides analytical services, research, training and consultancy to the food, biomedical, chemical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, agriculture and mining sectors.
Learn MoreGeo-information & Remote Sensing Institute
Provision of geo-information, remote sensing and spatial data analysis for sustainable environment and natural resource utilisation.
Learn MoreInformatics Institute
ICT competence in Software Development, Website Design, Network Design & Support, Repair & Maintenance and Training.
Learn MoreMetallurgical Research Institute
Research and development in mining, metallurgical, materials, foundry and other forming technologies
Learn MoreNational Metrology Institute
Benchmarking the national measurement system through internationally traceable and recognized calibration services.
Learn MorePolymer Science Institute
Scientific and technological advancement of polymeric materials and nanotechnology through research and development.
Learn MoreProduction Engineering Institute
Expertise in the Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing, Electrical and Chemical Engineering fields.
Learn MoreWho Are We..?
The Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) was established in February 1993 by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Research Act [Chapter 10:22]. Its mandate is to carry out strategic Research & Development for the benefit of the manufacturing, service, agricultural as well as to commercialise the Research & Development 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 by 2030.

Mission
To provide Zimbabwe and the region with technological solutions for sustainable development.

Our Core Values
Integrity
Fairness and Equity
Compliance
Employee Recognition
Teamwork
Safety and Health
Ethical Consideration
What We Offer
This is the scope of services that we offer at SIRDC
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