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