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SPII (Support Programme for Industrial Innovation)

SPII (Support Programme for Industrial Innovation)

Supports South African firms through shared innovation grants for measurable impact.

The Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII), administered by South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), provides cost-sharing grants to South African-registered companies developing innovative products or processes. The program targets the phase from the conclusion of basic research through to a pre-production prototype, supporting activities that involve s…

Innovative product or process development demonstrating significant technological advancement; phase from basic-research completion to pre-production prototype.

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.15%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.thedtic.gov.za