The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is a non-profit company representing South African organisations in the public and private sector with an interest in science, engineering, technology, and innovation. Its aim is to promote science, engineering, and technology, and to engage with related government policies. Established in 1995, the NSTF organizes annual awards for research and development excellence in South Africa.
There are more than 100 member organisations in six categories within the NSTF. These include:
Amongst the notable South Africans who have received an award from the NSTF are: