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)