The Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Programme has been set up to support the implementation of Department of Science and Innovation’s IID projects. IID supports the development of innovative solutions that solve societal challenges, particularly facing indigent communities in rural and township environments. The solutions are intended to provide systemic interventions through a comprehensive, government-wide approach. It supports simple social innovations (products and services) developed by people in rural and township communities.
A PMU to support the implementation of DSI’s IID projects
Grassroots Innovation Programme
The programme seeks to fund and support innovative solutions that have a market need or the potential to address challenges in communities.
Technology Acquisition & Deployment Fund
The TADF is intended to promote and enable the acquisition and deployment of locally developed technology solutions by government at all levels (National, Provincial and Local).
Living Labs
A creative physical space comprising of innovation infrastructure and innovation support programmes, set-up in townships and rural communities to support the co-creation of technological solutions that address local challenges.
Innovation Champions for Local Development
The programme enables municipalities to foster innovation-driven LED as envisaged in the new framework by capacitation through training, knowledge, resources and provision with skilled people (i.e., innovation champions).
