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TIA Technology Development Fund (TDF)

TIA Technology Development Fund

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The TIA Technology Development Fund is a continuously open South African grant instrument supporting the translation of validated concepts into market-ready prototypes. Operated by the Technology Innovation Agency — a statutory body under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) established through the Technology Innovation Agency Act No. 26 of 2008 — the fund targets the mid-st…

What this grant funds

Technology development from proof of concept to product prototype (TRL 4–7) for South African SMMEs, universities, science councils, and startups across all priority sectors.

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