Over the medium term, the Department receives additional funding of R3.1 billion, which will be spent as follows: . R1.1 billion for the SKA project through the Research, Development and Innovation Programme; . R400 million for human capital development; . R605 million for the modernisation of research infrastructure; . R910 million from the economic competitiveness and support package in aid of the National Intellectual Property Management Office, technology stations and the industry innovation partnership fund; and . R125 million for improved conditions of service in the Department and its entities.