Innovation & R&D Business Grants
Innovation and R&D grants support businesses developing new products, services, and processes. From early-stage prototyping to advanced technology development, there are funding programmes to accelerate your innovation journey.
Product & Technology Development
Grants are available for developing new products, improving existing ones, and adopting emerging technologies. These programmes often fund proof-of-concept work, prototyping, and pilot projects.
Collaborative Research
Many R&D grants encourage partnerships between businesses and universities or research institutions. Collaborative projects can access larger funding pools and specialist expertise.
Commercialisation Support
Moving from research to market-ready products requires investment. Commercialisation grants help bridge the gap between lab and launch, funding trials, regulatory compliance, and market testing.
South African Innovation & R&D Grants
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Television and Film Fund
A National Empowerment Fund product providing finance for black-owned and managed businesses in television, film production, distribution and related media opportunities.
Support Programme for Industrial Innovation
A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.
Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments
The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about innovation & r&d grants