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TIA Grassroots Innovation Programme

Technology Innovation Agency (South Africa) · Early-stage innovator grant

$11KUp to R200,000 for technology development plus R60,000 project fee over 12 months

Multi-tiered support package for early-stage South African innovators to develop their technology.

Key terms

Early-stage innovators
12-month support package
Eligibility details per TIA programme guidelines
Application via TIA's standard process

Eligibility

Where: South Africa
Stages: idea, pre-seed
Needs VC/accelerator backing: No
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: No
AI focus required: No
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

How to apply

See TIA's how-to-apply page and checklist.

Benefit: mixed
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Open

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-10-22 · source

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