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TIA Technology Development Fund (TDF)

Funds science and innovation projects in South Africa moving ideas toward prototypes.

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The TIA Technology Development Fund is one of the Technology Innovation Agency's main South African funding routes. TIA operates under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and was established by the Technology Innovation Agency Act No. 26 of 2008 to move discoveries toward commercial use. This fund sits in the proof-of-concept to prototype phase.

It supports SMMEs, higher educatio…

AgritechBiotechEnergy TechHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingMedtech

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

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.tia.org.za