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TIA Industry Matching Fund

TIA Industry Matching Fund

Funds industry collaboration in South Africa through TIA matching mechanisms that share risk with participating firms.

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Industry Matching Fund is a co-funding instrument administered by TIA, a South African government entity established under the Technology Innovation Agency Act No. 26 of 2008 and operating under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). The fund is structured to leverage TIA's public capital through risk-sharing arrangements with industry p…

Technology development and commercialisation projects in any economic sector, co-funded on a risk-sharing basis with an industry partner.

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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.tia.org.za