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TIA Technology Acquisition and Deployment Fund (TADF)

TIA Technology Acquisition and Deployment Fund

Administers research teams and institutions for TIA Technology Acquisition and Deployment Fund in agriculture innovation, biotechnology, and energy systems.

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The TIA Technology Acquisition and Deployment Fund is a rolling South African grant instrument operated by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). Unlike TIA's research-stage funds, this instrument focuses on deployment rather than development: it provides funding to facilitate the adoption and implementation of technologies that ha…

What this grant funds

Deployment and acquisition of locally developed South African technologies, with awards up to ZAR 1 million and execution periods of up to 24 months.

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.1–24 months
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