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Innovation Fund

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!

Innovation Fund Page

Small Enterprise Development Agency

Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) is an agency of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). SEDA serves to promote entrepreneurship and develop small enterprises by providing customised non-financial business support services that result in business growth and sustainability in

Department of Trade Industry and Competition

The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic) was established after the merger of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Economic Development Department.

Vision

A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by meaningful economic transformation

Not really where you want to be?

Not to worry, as most journeys are seldom in a straight line from start to finish. You might find more suitable partners in our other communities on the portal. Check out our ‘entrepreneur’ or ‘innovator’ sections for more information.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Entrepreneur

Are you an Entrepreneur?

You want to be your own boss and have the drive to recognize opportunities and transform them into valuable enterprises. Or you already have an established enterprise(s).