The IKS Centre consists of the following strategic partners and stakeholders:

• National Research Foundation (NRF)
• Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
• Department of Arts and Culture (DAC)
• Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (ACSR)
• Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)  
• North House of Traditional Leadership (NWHTL)
• North West Dingaka Association (NWDA)
• Mahikeng Museum
• North West Provincial Government (NWPG)
• NEPAD
• Freedom Park
• Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL)
• Agricultural Research Council (ARC)