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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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$50,000–$2M
The Early-Stage Innovation Fund supports innovations and technologies in South Africa with typical funding ranging from $50,000 to $2 million. It is open to projects from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and the private sector. TIA funds opportunities across advanced manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health, ICT, indigenous knowledge systems, industrial biotech, and natural resources.
Advanced Manufacturing
Industry funded by TIA.
Agriculture
Industry funded by TIA.
Energy
Industry funded by TIA.
Health
Industry funded by TIA.
ICT
Industry funded by TIA.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Industry funded by TIA.
Industrial Biotech
Industry funded by TIA.
Natural Resources
Industry funded by TIA.
Technology startups from research institutions
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
Check current fund status and deployment activity
Applicants should show clear alignment with one of TIA’s listed sector focus areas and make it explicit that the innovation is based in South Africa. Teams from universities, science councils, public entities, and private companies should clearly state their institutional eligibility and the technology or innovation being advanced.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Government-backed programs and beneficiaries