CSIR’s Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support Programme 2026 for South African MSMEs

The CSIR Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support Programme is an initiative by the CSIR Energy Research Center to provide technology development support to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the energy sector. The programme includes a 1-week training course and a technical incubation service, with a focus on empowering participants with skills related to energy technologies and enterprise development. Costs of hosting interventions are funded by CSIR and EWSETA, with only data, travel, and accommodation costs borne by the applicant where applicable. Higher consideration is given to females and disabled persons.

Participation in a 1-week training and access to technical incubation services; potential development of energy projects and enterprise capabilities; emphasis on supporting women and persons with disabilities.

SMMEs in the energy sector or those wishing to participate in the energy sector.

Refer to the official CSIR webpage for details and submission process.