South Africa Sector Grants

Technology & Digital Business Grants

The UK offers extensive grant funding for technology and digital businesses. From Innovate UK's smart grants to regional digital transformation programmes, there are opportunities for tech startups, scale-ups, and established technology companies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Innovation & R&D Grants

Innovate UK runs competitive grant programmes for innovative technology projects. Smart Grants fund game-changing innovations, while sector-specific competitions target areas like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing technology.

Digital Transformation Support

Grants are available to help businesses adopt digital technologies. Made Smarter supports manufacturers, while regional programmes help SMEs implement new software, e-commerce platforms, and digital processes.

Cybersecurity & Data

Dedicated funding exists for cybersecurity innovation and businesses working with data. DCMS and NCSC-backed programmes support the UK's cyber sector growth.

South African Technology Grants

44 grants found

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Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

A DSBD-supported fund providing financial and non-financial assistance to qualifying spaza shops and general dealers in township and rural communities.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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the dtic

Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)

Provides financial support to businesses in specific sectors to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The DTIC

Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme

The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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The DTIC

Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments

The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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the dtic

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme

Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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the dtic

Infrastructure Investment Support

Provides grants for two industrial infrastructure initiatives, SEZs and the Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP), which are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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the dtic

Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives

Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African technology grants