The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). TIA is mandated through the Technology Innovation Agency Act, No. 26 of 2008, to promote the development and exploitation of discoveries, inventions, and innovations to improve the quality of life for all South Africans by bridging the innovation chasm between research and commercialisation.
TIA’s objective is to support the state in stimulating and intensifying technological innovation to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans through the development and exploitation of technological innovations.
TIA extends an invitation to Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with innovative clean technology solutions to submit applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA) annual business accelerator and competition.
The GCIP-SA Accelerator offers extensive mentoring, training, access to investors, opportunities to showcase innovations to the market, and a chance to win a cash prize and an overseas trip to compete with the best innovators globally.
UNIDO launched the second phase of the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme GCIP 2.0 at COP 27 in November 2022.
UNIDO sees innovation as key to mitigating and adapting to climate change. UNIDO provides a platform for technology transfer, investment mobilisation and climate partnerships to accelerate this process.
The guiding principle of UNIDO’s activities is low-emission, climate-resilient development. This means promoting policies, technologies, and practices so that countries can take climate action and, in doing so, create millions of new, decent jobs.
WHO IS ELIGIBILE TO APPLY?
• New and ground-breaking technologies in the cleantech sector
• Adaptation of existing technologies; or use existing inbound technologies in unique applications.
• Have protectable Intellectual Property
• Demonstrate a feasible concept and product with potential for commercialisation.
• Technology stage: Proof of concept up to pre-commercialisation
• Registered South African Entity
Closing Date: 10 July 2026 (Close of Business)