Technology Development Fund

South Africa
Funding
Technology Development Fund
Prototype development
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Overview

The Technology Development Fund supports the development of technologies from proof concept leading to product prototype and ultimately demonstration thereof in an operating environment.

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Full description

Target

  • High Education Institutions
  • Science Councils
  • Small Micro Medium Enterprises
  • Start-up companies

Technology Readiness Level

TRL 4 - 7

Usage of Fund 

  • Prototype development
  • Demonstration and pilot plants
  • Support of certification activities.
  • Piloting and techno- economic evaluation
  • Sourcing of IP opinions
  • Provision of analytical services
  • Acquisition of technical and scientific infrastructure and skills
  • Technology demonstrations
  • Plant Breeders Rights
  • (PBR) trials
  • Field testing and performance trials for veterinary and crop health and nutrition technologies

Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing
​Mining and quarrying
​Manufacturing
​Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
​Construction
​Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
​Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
​Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
​Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
​Education
Human health and social work activities

Website

https://www.tia.org.za/funding-instruments/#1574414733955-cec4f391-55e1