Deadline: 14-Jan-22
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is seeking applications from grassroots innovators looking for funding, technical assistance and support for developing a new product or process up to prototype and proof of concept stage.
Fundable Activities
- Development & production of fully functional prototypes of product innovations respond to social challenges
- Skills training and business development incubation and mentorship
- Specialised equipment that is within the budget constraints and required to enable innovation activities
- Introduction of a proof of concept where a viable business case can be demonstrated
- Registration of new enterprises or attaining compliance of already registered enterprises
- Registration of intellectual property rights, copyright and trademark protection and licensing
- Personal and travelling stipend to the innovators in support of the development of their innovation
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens of any age (ID copy required)
- Individual (or representing a team) with an innovative solution that solves a clear social problem
- Have full ownership of the Intellectual Property and rights to the proposed solution
- Applicants who do not have ready access to innovation development support, infrastructure, funding or training
- Is willing to commit time to the programme activities for a maximum period of 24 months
- Preference will be given to applicants from North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape
Minimum Requirement
- Requirements for application:
- The stage of development of the solution
- Innovation in the use of technology and the quality of the solution to solving the problem
- Technical and financial feasibility of developing the solution
- Demonstration of clear social impact for a targeted market
- Whether a vision for the commercialisation viability of the innovation has been articulated
For more information, visit https://www.tia.org.za/blog/2021/10/15/gip-call/