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

01/06/2026

Be wary of what you consume. If in doubt - get it tested!!!!

Ensuring what goes in your plate is safe, nutritious, and of the highest quality. At SIRDC, we combine rigorous scientific testing with industrial standards to champion food safety and protect public health every day. 🔬🍲
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Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Edson Chiwandìka, Ottilia Nduna, Prince ...
26/05/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Edson Chiwandìka, Ottilia Nduna, Prince Mutiri, Linda Maposa, Vimbai Netsai Samukange, Benjamin Chinyama, Emmanuel Muchena, Nigel Jant, Tatenda Dube, Gordon Mwerenga, Ephram Mukanhaire, Trymore Gabriel, Patience Marango, Maud Chipatiko

25/05/2026
Fueling big dreams through science in Manicaland! 🔬✨​SIRDC was proud to engage with and inspire the brilliant students a...
23/05/2026

Fueling big dreams through science in Manicaland! 🔬✨
​SIRDC was proud to engage with and inspire the brilliant students at Mutasa Primary School and surrounding schools at the Masawara Career Expo 2026. Empowering the next generation of Zimbabwean innovators! 🇿🇼

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The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Hon. General (Rtd) Dr. C.D.G.N. Chiwenga, attended the Digital Industry ...
21/05/2026

The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Hon. General (Rtd) Dr. C.D.G.N. Chiwenga, attended the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) conference to unlock 5IR capabilities and promote cross-border collaboration in AI. The Vice President was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. T. A. Mavetera, and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. Y. Simbanegavi. Also part of the delegation were SIRDC Executive Director Technical, Prof. Tawanda Mushiri, and Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Institute Director, Eng. Blissful Mamombe, highlighting SIRDC's role in anchoring Zimbabwe's digital transformation and industrial innovation.

Learn on how to maximize on efficiency, cut down on downtime and improve your bottom line. Join SIRDC training on Main...
20/05/2026

Learn on how to maximize on efficiency, cut down on downtime and improve your bottom line. Join SIRDC training on Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Training.

🌍 Representing SIRDC 🇿🇼 on the international stage! 🇸🇳🌾Tinashe Chikinji (third from left), Senior Research Scientist at ...
18/05/2026

🌍 Representing SIRDC 🇿🇼 on the international stage! 🇸🇳🌾
Tinashe Chikinji (third from left), Senior Research Scientist at our Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI), is currently in St. Louis, Senegal, for the 2nd KAFACI Rice Improvement Workshop (16–22 May).

We are proud to leverage advanced biotechnologies like anther culture to drive sustainable agricultural innovation and boost food security! 🚀

18/05/2026

Driving impactful research for a healthier tomorrow. Time to talk science 🧪.

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1574 Alpes Road, Hatcliffe Extension
Harare
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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

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(+263) 4 860321-9

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