The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) was established in terms of the TIA Act, 2008 (Act No. 26 of 2008), with the objective of stimulating and intensifying technological innovation in order to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans by developing and exploiting technological innovations.
TIA’s core business objective is to support the development and commercialisation of competitive technology-based services and products. The Agency primarily uses South Africa’s science and technology base to develop new industries, create sustainable jobs and help diversify the economy. It invests in the following technology sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Industrial Biotechnology, Health, Mining, Energy and ICT.
THE MERGER
TIA was forme...
SA has made progress in developing its biotechnology industry since a national strategy plan was put in place in 2002.
Entrepreneurs from across Africa have been recognised for their market-oriented solutions to address sanitation, malaria, energy and other challenges while driving economic growth on the continent Ten African innovators have developed practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable .
South Africa needs to escalate its expenditure on research and development and increase its international competitiveness in science and innovation, according to Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom.
TIA Mandate to provide funding (extracted from draft Investment Framework Policy)
The TIA Act establishes the TIA with the objective of: “… stimulating and intensifying technological innovation in order to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans by developing and exploiting technological innovations.” In giving effect to this objective the TIA recognises that it must straddle the gap between scientific research on the one end, where scientific or technological ideas originate, and established business on the other end. The TIA will achieve its vision through an emphasis on innovation at firm level in key strategic industry sectors to improve the competitiveness of regional economies. The TIA see...
Tshwane Animal Health Cluster Initiative
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in partnership with key stakeholders within the National System of Innovation, officially launched the Tshwane Animal Health Cluster (the “Cluster”) on 3 October 2012. The Cluster is a TIA-led initiative that aims to create an enabling environment for the local anim...
Youth Technology Innovation Fund
The Youth Technology Innovation Fund (YTIF) is aimed at promoting and stimulating the culture of technology innovation and entrepreneurship amongst the youth by providing access to financial and business support resources. This funding instrument is aimed at the youth between the ages of 18 and 30 who are not already funded through other TIA funding instruments.<...
Metagenomics Platform
The main objective of this platform has been the discovery and exploitation of novel genes and/or their products from South Africa’s extreme environments like d...
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Postal Address:
P.O. Box 172
Menlyn
Pretoria
0063
Physical Address:
TIA House 83
Lois Avenue Menlyn
Pretoria
0181
Email:info@tia.org.za
Web Address:www.tia.org.za
The CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency is inviting you to a breakfast, information session and exhibition.
Dr Tsakani Mthombeni is scheduled to deliver a 15 minute presentation based on research and development needs in low Carbon Technology Innovation 9 October 2012.
Venue: Nedbank Auditorium, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria
Date: 08 - 09 October 2012
Tshwane Animal Health Cluster Launch
Time: 10:00AM - 14:00PM
Date: 3 October 2012
Venue: Irene farm, Pretoria