SIRDC

SIRDC Welcome to the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC), Zimbabwe’s Technology Centre.

Established in 1993 by an Act of Parliament, SIRDC provides technological solutions for sustainable development through reduction to practice of developed products and processes. As a consequence of this thrust SIRDC has commercialised some of its products through Sirtech Investments (Pvt) Ltd. SIRDC comprises twelve institutes whose activities can be grouped broadly to cover biotechnology, electr

onics, energy technology, environment and remote sensing, building construction, material science, metallurgy, information and communication technology, and metrology. The specific institutes are:
Biotechnology Research Institute
Geo-information & Remote Sensing Institute
Building Technology Institute
Informatics Institute
Electronics & Communications Institute
Metallurgical Research Institute
Energy Technology Institute
National Metrology Institute
Environmental Sciences Institute
Polymer Sciences Institute
Food & Biomedical Technology Institute
Production Engineering Institute

SIRDC is showcasing its innovative Digital Monitoring and Evaluation System at the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning W...
03/09/2026

SIRDC is showcasing its innovative Digital Monitoring and Evaluation System at the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Week 2026 in Masvingo!

The digital tool streamlines performance tracking with real-time data collection and automated reporting for MDAs and the private sector.

Visit our stand for a live demo!

The 2nd Edition of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Week is underway in Masvingo. Running under the theme "...
01/09/2026

The 2nd Edition of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Week is underway in Masvingo. Running under the theme " Advancing Vision 2030, SDGs and Agenda 2063 through Public Sector Delivery: Transformation of MEL and Data Systems." SIRDC is ably represented by a delegation led by Executive Director of Finance and Administration Mrs. Gladys G. Mudyahoto, alongside Director for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Mr. Isaiah Samukupe; Director for Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Eng. Blissful Mamombe; Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Ms. Melissa Dengedza; and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Mr. Tinotenda Makazhu.

01/09/2026
Accepting the Best Agricultural Research & Digital Innovation Exhibit award, is the Acting SIRDC Chief Executive Officer...
28/08/2026

Accepting the Best Agricultural Research & Digital Innovation Exhibit award, is the Acting SIRDC Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Gladys G. Mudyahoto. The award was presented by His Excellence the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.

Powering agro-industrial value chains with science and technology!We are at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) 2026.Vi...
26/08/2026

Powering agro-industrial value chains with science and technology!

We are at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) 2026.
Visit our stand ST164A (Cnr 3rd Ave / 1st St, Harare Showground) to explore our homegrown technological solutions, agricultural innovations, and industrial research.

See you there!

Day 2 at !Our SIRDC team has been thrilled by the incredible engagement and insightful conversations exploring smart ag...
25/08/2026

Day 2 at !

Our SIRDC team has been thrilled by the incredible engagement and insightful conversations exploring smart agricultural and industrial solutions today.

Stop by the stand, connect with our experts, and see how we are driving homegrown innovation! 🌾🇿🇼

Address

1574 Alpes Road, Hatcliffe Extension
Harare
N/A

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

(+263) 4 860321-9

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