Pretoria, South Africa: innovation profile

Pretoria is number 267 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 19. It is home to 17 R&D labs and 1 investor in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Investors

• Public Investment Corporation

R&D labs

Academy of Science of South Africa, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa, Bronberg Observatory, Council for Geoscience, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR South Africa, DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Plant Health Biotechnology, Government of South Africa, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), South Africa government, South Africa government, South African National Biodiversity Institute, University of Pretoria, Water Research Commission.