Technology Innovation Agency
Government fundPretoria · Pre-Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
TIA is an initiative of South Africa's Department of Science, Technology & Innovation, mandated under the Technology Innovation Act to stimulate and intensify technological innovation in the public interest. It supports the development and commercialization of discoveries, inventions and improvements to boost economic growth and improve the quality of life for South Africans. Its funding focus spans advanced manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health, ICT, indigenous knowledge systems, industrial biotech and natural resources, and it operates technology platforms, stations and clusters to support innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Technology Innovation Agency invest at?
- Technology Innovation Agency invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Technology Innovation Agency focus on?
- Technology Innovation Agency focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech.
- Where is Technology Innovation Agency located?
- Technology Innovation Agency is headquartered in Pretoria, ZA.
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