Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants
The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.
Medical Research Funding
UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.
NHS Innovation
NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.
Regulatory & Commercialisation
Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.
South African Life Sciences & Health Grants
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Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)
The Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP) provides cost‑sharing grants of 10‑30% (up to R50 million) for critical infrastructure projects, with higher percentages for certain sectors, to lower business costs and stimulate investment.
Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)
A dtic programme that shares the cost of feasibility studies for projects expected to increase South African exports and stimulate local capital goods and services.
Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)
The Black Industrialists Scheme provides cost‑sharing grants of 30% to 50% (up to R50 million) and additional support for capital investment, feasibility studies, post‑investment and business development for qualifying black‑owned industrialists.
Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS)
The Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) offers a non‑taxable cash grant of 20 % of qualifying investment for original equipment manufacturers and 25 % for component manufacturers to support new or replacement models, increase plant production volumes, and sustain employment in the automotive sector.
Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP)
A dtic cost-sharing incentive for qualifying aquaculture projects, supporting investment in infrastructure, machinery, equipment and commercially viable aquaculture operations.
Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)
A dtic-supported initiative that helps South African aerospace firms improve competitiveness, supplier capability and technology readiness for aerospace industry opportunities.
Agro Processing Support Scheme (APSS)
A dtic cost-sharing incentive for agro-processing and beneficiation projects that expand productive capacity, improve competitiveness and support job creation.
Partnership Programmes
Partnership programmes for businesses
Crisis Funding
Funding for businesses in crisis
Industry Sector Funding
Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations
Business Infrastructure Support Programme
The Business Infrastructure Support Programme provides funding for MSMEs to acquire or refurbish infrastructure, equipment, tools, technology, and energy solutions, with grants ranging from R1 million to R23 million depending on the component.
12I Tax Allowance Incentive
The 12I Tax Allowance Incentive provides tax allowances for qualifying capital investment and training in new (greenfield) or expanded (brownfield) manufacturing projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South African life sciences & health grants