Funding · South Africa
Technology and innovation funding
Technology businesses often need money before they have revenue — to build a prototype or prove a technology works. The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) funds that stage, from research towards market.
Once there is traction, tech businesses typically raise from angel investors and venture capital.
Who funds this
Public and long-standing funders whose mandate fits. Checked October 2026 — confirm current criteria on their own sites.
Blended
IDC
Industrial Development Corporation
For manufacturing, mining, agro-processing and other productive sectors
Development finance for industrial projects and expansions, usually larger amounts.
Apply at IDC ↗Grants
TIA
Technology Innovation Agency
For technology start-ups and innovators
Funding to take research and technology from prototype towards market.
Apply at TIA ↗
Companies that can help
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Common questions
What does TIA fund?
Technology development — taking research and prototypes towards commercial products. Check TIA's site for its current programmes and criteria.
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