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TIA SEED Fund

TIA Seed Fund

Backs research teams and institutions for TIA Fund in agriculture innovation, biotechnology, and energy systems.

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About

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Seed Fund is a rolling, continuously open grant instrument established under South Africa's Technology Innovation Agency Act No. 26 of 2008. Administered by TIA — a state entity under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) — the Seed Fund targets researchers at universities, science councils, and small to medium enterprises (SMMEs) seekin…

What this grant funds

Pre-prototype and prototype development for innovations across any sector at TRL 3–8, delivered through South African universities, science councils, and SMMEs.

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: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.tia.org.za