South Africa Sector Grants

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.

33grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

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

33 grants found

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IDC

Crisis Funding

Funding for businesses in crisis

Over R1,5 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Industry Sector Funding

Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations

Up to R1 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Department of Small Business Development

Business Infrastructure Support Programme

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

Co-Operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
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.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The DTIC

Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme

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

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
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.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
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.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsExport & Trade
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP)

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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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.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African life sciences & health grants