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Decadal Plan (2022–2032)

The Decadal Plan is South Africa’s bold roadmap to transform science, technology, and innovation (STI) landscape. As the official implementation plan of the country's White Paper on STI, it outlines national priorities and strategies for the next decade.

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Innovation Partners

Implementing Partners

The Innovation Fund is built on a bold vision: driving public-private co-investment to fuel the growth of high-tech startups and SMEs.

To make this vision a reality, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has partnered with leading Fund-of-Funds investment intermediaries, including the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), SA-SMME Fund, and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).

These strategic partners work with top venture capital fund managers, creating a powerful syndication model that unlocks funding, accelerates growth, and strengthens South Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

Join us in shaping the future—invest, innovate, and grow with the Innovation Fund!

Public Investment Corporation

The Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC) is an asset management firm wholly owned by the government of the Republic of South Africa. It runs a diversified investment portfolio, which comprise of multiple asset classes. These include listed equities, real estate, capital market, private equity and impact investing.

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Technology Innovation Agency

TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation.

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SA SME Fund

The SA SME Fund was established by members of the CEO Initiative – a collaboration between government, labour and business to address some of the most pressing challenges to the country’s economic growth – as an avenue of support for the SME sector.

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Innovation Capital

Funds Disbursed

To date (2024-2025 Financial year), the Innovation Fund has disbursed R917.2 million to its implementing partners, through 10 Venture Capital Funds. On direct funds investment model, the fund also committed to 27Four and Anza Capital through two Venture Capital Funds.

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27 Four is a leading financial services group steadfast in their commitment to creating long-term mutual value for their clients and society.

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WZ Capital is a boutique venture capital fund that aims to provide strategic support, and where fitting, access to networks in order to advance entrepreneurs in the tech sector, with a primary focus on those with the potential to advance fundamental change in various sectors.

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The University Technology Fund is a venture fund specifically focused on commercialising technology, intellectual property, and research originating from South African Universities.

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Secha Capital is a Black, female-founded growth capital impact firm employing an Operator-Investor model and investing in traditional industries making the tech-enabled, green economy transition in Southern Africa.

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Anza Capital is an early‑stage venture capital firm and catalyst for high‑impact technology startups across Africa. The firm blends strategic capital deployment with hands‑on venture building and Intellectual Property‑driven commercialization.

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Fireball Capital is a venture capital fund manager founded in 2018 as a subsidiary of Ke Nako Capital. The firm brings over 15 years of institutional investment experience to back early‑stage tech ventures.

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Hlayisani Capital is committed to fostering growth and creating lasting impact in South Africa and across Africa. It unlocks high-growth opportunities by partnering with visionary founders who drive meaningful change.

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IDF Capital is an established financier, investing in high growth SMEs/Entrepreneurial businesses. It invests with a gender lens strategy, backing innovative businesses that yield both commercial and social returns.

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IsimoVest aims to unlock potential and realise value for investors, entrepreneurs and society. Their investment mandate is to focus on early-stage, post revenue businesses and startups.

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Knife Capital is a venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging knowledge, networks and funding.

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