India and South Africa are strengthening their long-standing partnership by focusing on advanced technologies, industrial co-production, clean energy, and deeper strategic engagement across Africa.

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• India and South Africa upgraded their decades-old science and technology partnership from research collaboration to industrial co-production focused on innovation-driven economic growth.
• Artificial Intelligence, Digital Public Infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, quantum technologies, genomics, and cyber-physical systems have emerged as priority sectors under the renewed partnership.
• Both countries aim to commercialize technology solutions while creating local employment opportunities, strengthening healthcare systems, and expanding inclusive digital services for developing economies.
• Collaboration is expanding into renewable energy, green hydrogen technologies, biotechnology, vaccine development, and affordable healthcare innovation to support sustainable development goals.
• The partnership continues to support the Square Kilometre Array project, promoting advances in astronomy, high-performance computing, big data analytics, and scientific research capabilities.
• Telangana has established a cooperation framework with South Africa covering information technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, healthcare, agro-processing, defence, and investment promotion initiatives.
• India’s Africa strategy is shifting toward industrial partnerships, critical mineral security, regional trade agreements, manufacturing hubs, and resilient supply chains instead of credit-led engagement.
• Stronger India–Africa cooperation supports Global South priorities, expands trade and investment opportunities, strengthens technological collaboration, and enhances geopolitical influence through mutually beneficial partnerships.