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High-tech SMEs are vital drivers of economic growth and job creation, yet many struggle to survive due to a lack of early-stage funding. To address this, South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) launched the Innovation Fund, designed to de-risk early-stage tech enterprises and build a sustainable pipeline of investable startups. With a focus on leveraging public–private co-investment, supporting commercialisation of local innovations, and strengthening the innovation ecosystem, this catalytic fund is poised to transform South Africa’s innovation landscape. Ready to learn how this game-changing initiative is reshaping the future? Let’s dive deeper!