Established in February 1993 by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Research Act [Chapter 10:22] to carry out strategic Research & Development for the benefit of the manufacturing, service, agricultural as well as to commercialise the Research & Development outputs.

Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo, Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC), attended the prestigious CEO Africa Roundtable 18 – 21 March 2026 at Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls. His engagement underscored SIRDC’s commitment to shaping high-level policy dialogue and fostering innovation for economic growth.