A1. We have access to technically skilled staff, expertise and human resources that we need generating new knowledge through research and development

A2. Our brightest minds stay in our country to develop the science and technology we need

A3. The entire education and research curriculum is relevant to our current industry and societal needs, locally and globally

A4. The education curriculum prepares students and learners for entrepreneurship and innovation

A5. Our universities/research centres are equipped to perform leading science and technology research

A6. Our schools / universities are equipped to deliver high quality education

A7. We are able to keep abreast of new technologies relevant to industry

A8. There is adequate support (including funding) to enable delivery of business and entrepreneurship training to SMEs and students/researchers who might want to start a business

A9. We collaborate internationally and/or receive international support for developing environmentally sound science, technology and innovation

A10. We have relevant and effective local and international partnerships with industry, government and civil society to foster sustainable development through STI

A11. There are appropriate and adequate mechanisms (e.g. research-industry; joint projects) and incentives (recognition, career progression) for transfer of knowledge from our universities/research centres to industry and vice versa

A12. We have a track record of developing (or co-developing) technologies that have been taken up by industry for innovation

A13.There are technology transfer and enterprise offices in our universities that support researchers looking to collaborate with industry or commercialise their research

A14. There is a vibrant and stable socio-political and economic environment for our education and research

A15. We have a means of providing information and data to the government/policy makers periodically so they know the research/education-related challenges we have and the support we require

A16. We have adequate support (financial and non-financial, e.g. policy support) for technology development and research into the most promising areas of science and technology for the country and for our SME sector

A17. We have affordable access the internet and ICT that facilitates our ability to carry out research and education

A18. There is deliberate research and education strategy that focuses on improving entrepreurship and job creation potential

A19. There are appropriate regulatory frameworks that protect the intellectual property rights of researchers who make science and technology breakthroughs and are looking to commercialise their research