Articles about TIA

New Swiss-SA innovation partnership forged

South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency and National Research Foundation partner with Swiss innovation leaders.

New venture to accelerate SA’s start-up, SMME ecosystem

Two government entities formalise their partnership to provide financial and tech support to small enterprises.

South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem lacks financial muscle

The local venture capital ecosystem is undercapitalised, often leaving grassroots innovators out in the cold, says Technology Innovation Agency exec Patrick Krappie.

Govt agency readies next phase of SA’s innovation ecosystem

Technology Innovation Agency chairperson Loyiso Tyira calls for ‘coordination for impact’ as SA forges its innovation roadmap.

Technology Innovation Agency disburses R170m to fund managers

The entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has disbursed R170 million of its Industry Matching Fund since 2019.

50 tech start-ups to get share of R300m seed funding

The initiative aims to fund at least 50 tech-driven start-ups, with experienced fund managers, focusing on innovation and transformation.

Minister invites board nominations for innovation agency

Dr Blade Nzimande seeks nominations for Technology Innovation Agency board members, to bring the number up to 10 members.

SA farmers get IOT-based weather stations

The Technology Innovation Agency and partners rollout smart weather stations to help farmers improve agricultural efficiency.

Technology Innovation Agency appoints new board

The agency welcomes a new eight-member board, to maximise its mandate of tech innovation and commercialisation.

Intensified efforts to make antenna-based Internet a reality in South Africa

The Technology Innovation Agency supports Gauteng-based start-up FibrePoynt to develop antenna-based high-speed fixed Internet.

Open call for ‘disruptive’ tech for tourism sector

The tourism department and innovation agency invite innovators to apply for funding for the development of technologies that will address the tourism sector’s needs.

Ambani app will teach kids African languages

Ambani recently won the SA Innovation Summit's Swiss vs SA startup pitch battle.