South Africa

Research, Development and Innovation Incentives Guide

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Compiled by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of research, development (R&D), and innovation incentives available to Western Cape businesses. It serves as a central resource for organisations seeking financial or strategic support, highlighting both government and private sector opportunities across diverse industries. Each entry within the guide offers detailed information, including the administering agency, program descriptions, eligibility criteria, and specific funding mechanisms.

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Protea Bioenergy

Protea Bioenergy is a renewable energy enterprise founded by Bonolo Bodibe and Orebabaletse Bodibe, based in Walkerville within the Midvaal Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. Operating in the renewable energy and sustainable agribusiness sector, the company is an early-stage enterprise focused on developing bioenergy solutions and sustainable rural energy systems.

The business specialises in converting agricultural and organic waste into clean, affordable energy solutions for farms, rural communities, and small enterprises. Through the development and support of bioenergy systems such as

Indlela Technologies

Indlela Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a South African ICT startup dedicated to building a future where technology is inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred. Derived from the isiZulu word "indlela", meaning "the way," our identity reflects our commitment to leading organisations and communities toward efficient, scalable, and future-ready digital transformation.

We leverage cutting-edge technologies — Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Data Analytics, and Business Automation — to solve meaningful problems and empower both

khanyanathi supply &logistic

Khanyanathi Supply & Logistics is a South African-owned supply, procurement, and logistics company focused on providing affordable, reliable products and services to public institutions, healthcare facilities, and community-based organisations.

The company operates across medical and healthcare supplies, hospital furniture and equipment, general goods procurement, and last-mile logistics solutions. Our focus is on supporting clinics, hospitals, NGOs, and government programmes, particularly in underserved and rural communities.

Khanyanathi Supply & Logistics aims to bridge supply gaps by sourcing

MCHABIYE TRADING

Mchabiye Trading offers comprehensive property management services on behalf of landlords, including leasing administration, tenant management, cleaning, and ongoing property maintenance. In addition, the company has diversified into the entertainment and food sectors, delivering reliable, high-quality services tailored to meet the needs of both clients and the communities it serves.

The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund

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The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund (CReSus RF) aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers based at the University of Cambridge and universities or research institutes across Africa, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainability.

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Call for Expression of Interest: CSIR/EWSETA Energy Industry Support

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The CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP), funded through a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA, provides capacity building and technology incubation support to South African-owned SMMEs in the broader energy value chain. The initiative aims to equip enterprises with technical, business, and policy-related skills to participate meaningfully in renewable energy markets, while helping to fill critical skills gaps in the emerging energy industry and contributing to localisation, industrial development, and improved quality of life in South Africa.​

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Call for African Innovators: Turn Bold Ideas into Real Impact on Plastic Circularity

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Deadline: 15 February 2026, 23:59 SAST
Funding: Up to $120,000 USD in tiered grants
Organizer: OceanHub Africa in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation
Eligibility: Pan-African – open to innovators, scientists, researchers, startups, and teams from all African countries
Apply: Submit your 5-minute video application here (video submission required)

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WealthWise Property Solutions

WealthWise Property Solutions is a Cape Town-based property advisory and finance facilitation company dedicated to empowering township landlords and micro-developers. Our mission is to support small-scale property owners in accessing financing, managing development projects, and growing sustainable rental portfolios.

By providing project feasibility guidance, construction financing facilitation, and connections to private and institutional financiers, WealthWise helps emerging developers turn underutilised land into income-generating assets. In doing so, we actively contribute to closing South

Adaptation Fund short-term consultancy: Developing Innovation Strategy Directions

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The Adaptation Fund is seeking an experienced consultant to develop an Innovation Directions document that will shape how the Fund approaches climate innovation within its next Medium-Term Strategy (provisionally 2027–2031). Since 2010, the Fund has committed over US$1,5 billion to climate adaptation and resilience, supporting more than 217 locally driven projects that benefit over 50 million people in vulnerable developing-country communities, and has played a pioneering role in Direct Access, locally led adaptation and its dedicated Innovation Facility.​

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