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TIA Commercialisation Support Fund (CSF)

TIA Commercialisation Support Fund

Connects startup and industry teams with commercialization support for TIA Commercialisation Support Fund in agriculture innovation, biotechnology, and energy systems.

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About

The TIA Commercialisation Support Fund is the final rung of the Technology Innovation Agency's internal grant ladder, targeting innovations that have reached near-commercial maturity at TRL 8 through TRL 9. Administered by TIA — a South African state entity under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) — the fund is designed to prepare innovators for follow-on private or instit…

What this grant funds

Market testing and commercial validation for near-market innovations (TRL 8–9) by South African HEIs, science councils, SMMEs, and startups seeking follow-on investment readiness.

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.tia.org.za