TIA Technology Development Fund
Status not published
TIA opens instrument-specific calls; there is no permanent open window for all instruments.
Larger funding instrument supporting technology development from proof of concept through to pre-commercial demonstration; historically funding several million rand per project depending on stage.
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
public · national
Deadline: annual_call — TIA opens instrument-specific calls; there is no permanent open window for all instruments.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, health, agri, energy, manufacturing
- Stage: seed, series_a
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
South African registered entities, including SMEs, higher education institutions and science councils.
How to apply
- Check the TIA funding instruments page for an open call.
- Submit a concept note.
- Full application if invited.
- Due diligence and funding agreement with milestone tranches.
What you will need
- Technology and business plan
- IP due diligence
- Financial statements
- B-BBEE certificate
Source. https://www.tia.org.za/funding-instruments/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked