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DSI Technology Innovation Programme (Programme 2)

DSI Technology Innovation Programme

Funds research teams and institutions for DSI Technology Innovation in biotechnology, energy systems, and space technology.

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About

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Technology Innovation Programme — known as Programme 2 — is South Africa's primary government mechanism for funding research, development, and commercialisation across strategic technology sectors. The programme encompasses five sub-programs: Bio-innovation (health therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, agriculture, agro-processing, and ind…

What this grant funds

South African government funding for R&D and commercialisation across biotechnology, energy and hydrogen, space science, nanotechnology, photonics, synthetic biology, and robotics, deployed primarily through TIA and NRF delivery partners.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.dsi.gov.za