1. R&D Tax Incentive
The R&D tax incentive was introduced to support R&D led innovation, industrial development and competitiveness. It is aimed at encouraging South African companies to undertake and invest in science and technology R&D in the country. The R&D tax incentive falls under section 11D of SA's Income Tax Act. Read more...
2. Technology Innovation Agency Risk Funding Schemes
Seed Fund
To assist innovators at higher education Read more...
Technology Development Fund
To assist innovators to advance. Read more...
Commercialisation Support Fund
To prepare innovators for follow-on Read more...
3. Technology Assistance for Industry Competitiveness – Technology Localisation Programme
This is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), which is hosted and incubated at the CSIR. It was formed to implement the deliverables of its Technology Localisation Plan (TLP). Read more...
For more information: Link - http://www.tliu.co.za/
4. Technology and Human Development Programme
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP) is an initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry. The objective of THRIP is to increase the number of people with appropriate skills in the development and management of research-based technology for industry. Read more...
5. Support Programme for Industrial Innovation
The Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) is designed to promote technology development in South Africa’s industry, through the provision of financial assistance for the development of innovative products and/or processes. Read more...
6. Seda Technology Programme
Seda Technology Programme (Stp) is a division of Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) focusing on technology business incubation, quality & standards and technology transfer services & support to small enterprises. Read more...
7. Technology Venture Capital Fund
The Technology Venture Capital Fund (TVC) was established by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). TVC aims to increase the number of economically-productive companies in SA, and thus contribute to economic growth and international competitiveness through innovation and technological advancement. Read more...
8. Incubation Support Programme
The Incubation Support Programme (ISP) was initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). It is one of the support measures to encourage partnerships in which big business assists SMMEs with skills transfer, enterprise development, supplier development and marketing opportunities. Read more...
9. Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme
The Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP) is designed to promote competitiveness in manufacturing while ensuring job retention in the sector. Read more...