The Department of Science and Innovation encourages industry innovation partnerships as part of broader government efforts to support industry competitiveness. The main objective is to create an environment in which government can effectively partner with industry and support co-investments in research, development and innovation (RDI) in key economic sectors.

The requirement for structured innovation partnerships is premised on the need to encourage greater co-funding and participation by industry players in RDI, addressing local needs, but with increased export market share in mind where applicable.

Interested industry associations or formations representing economic sectors or sub-sectors are invited to submit partnership proposals on the creation and management of a sector innovation fund for their sector or sub-sector.  The detailed call for proposals document can be downloaded here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and copied to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Interested potential partners are invited to attend a non-compulsory virtual briefing session at 14:00 on 24 November 2021, at which details of the application process and the management, governance and operations of the sector innovation funds will be presented and discussed. Please register your interest in attending the briefing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Closing date:

Monday, 6 December 2021, at 24:00.  No late submissions will be accepted.

Enquiries:

Ms Sunita Kalan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mr Thihangwi Mudzanani at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.