Centres for Innovation and Entrepreneurship South Africa

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is calling for proposals to fund centres that support SMMEs in innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme targets marginalised communities in South Africa and aims to fund up to eight centres with a grant of up to R700,000 each, to train a cohort of at least 30 SMMEs and help them develop skills and innovations in science and technology. The project duration can be up to 18 months.

Funding to develop a new centre focusing on SMME training in innovation and entrepreneurship; support to train at least 30 SMMEs and assist with product development and market access.

Open to TIA investees/innovators funded through other organisations in the National System of Innovation who have created new centres or are interested in creating one, with priority for underserved regions.

Submit completed proposals by email to Ms Atini Noholoza (CIE@tia.org.za) by 15 September 2024. Use the provided application form.