SPII (Support Programme for Industrial Innovation)

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) is one of the dtic's South African innovation routes, built to help companies move from completed basic research to a pre-production prototype. It sits inside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's wider incentives family and is aimed at real product or process development rather than incremental tweaks. The program only works for SA-registered enterprises, and the company must hold the IP and keep development and production in South Africa. SPII operates through two grant routes. The Product Process Development scheme reaches up to R2,000,000, while the Matching Scheme reaches up to R5,000,000. The grant share rises with BEE ownership, and companies with more than 50 percent women or disability ownership can access the higher band as well. The application is rolling, and the program is structured around cost sharing rather than open-ended support. The fit is strongest for teams with a clear technical advance and a credible path to prototype, especially where the work can show significance beyond routine process improvement. Applicants need to be able to prove that the company owns the relevant intellectual property and that the development effort stays in South Africa. In practice, SPII rewards projects that are already past the research stage and need disciplined support to reach a working prototype.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.