Technology Innovation Agency

Technology Innovation Agency Mandate

To promote the development and exploitation, in the public interest, of discoveries, inventions, innovations and improvements.

Our Vision
To be a leading technology innovation agency that stimulates and supports technological innovation to improve the quality of life for all South Africans The objective of TIA is to support the State in stimulating and intensifying technological innovation to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans by developing and exploiting technological innovations. Strat

egic Roles

TIA has multiple roles within the National System of Innovation (NSI) that are used to improve existing weaknesses and to exploit the possibility for new ideas. These possibilities are explored through a number of mechanisms which include open innovation initiatives. TIA’s main roles include the following:

Connector: Catalyse partnerships to develop an enabled environment to support sector-specific innovations for global competitiveness. Active Funder: Provide risk funding and support for innovators to progress ideas towards market entry and commercialisation. Facilitator: Attract and facilitate late-stage funding for the commercialisation of market ready technologies. Service Provider: Reduce barriers of access to expensive high-end skills and equipment for innovators through Technology Stations and Platforms (TSPs). Technological Innovation Thought Leader: Inform and provide advice on policy issues, frameworks and mechanisms relating to the advancement of technology innovation.

Mamor a black-owned venture capital firm collaborating with TIA, told the audience that their partnership ensures that l...
02/06/2026

Mamor a black-owned venture capital firm collaborating with TIA, told the audience that their partnership ensures that local innovations targeting digital connectivity and financial inclusion aren't starved of capital.

Mamokete, the CEO reminded us that our local innovators are already creating practical solutions for today's problems - they just need the right partners to believe in them.

“That is exactly what this fund is set to do. By investing deeply in digital connectivity and financial inclusion, Mamor is helping to ensure that no South African is left outside the digital economy.
Instead, they receive a powerful blend of commercial funding and national institutional support.

It gives the audience a tangible reason to be optimistic: our ecosystem is becoming self-sustaining, protective of its talent, and deeply committed to ensuring that technological progress creates wealth and access for millions of everyday South Africans.”

"This is a typical example of when we say we're moving away from project-based funding to a programmatic approach - this...
02/06/2026

"This is a typical example of when we say we're moving away from project-based funding to a programmatic approach - this is what we need."

Today TIA CEO Dr. Titus Mathe outlined how the agency is shaking up its investment model under the TIA 2.0 strategy. We are actively moving away from isolated, ad-hoc project funding and stepping into a comprehensive, ecosystem-driven programmatic approach to drive national development at scale.

In the last five years alone, TIA has commercialized 306 technologies. Under TIA 2.0, we are scaling up even further to convert our rich research base into sustainable jobs, thriving industries, and long-term royalties that can be reinvested into the nation.

“South Africa has no shortage of innovation. What we need is greater coordination to turn pockets of excellence into nat...
02/06/2026

“South Africa has no shortage of innovation. What we need is greater coordination to turn pockets of excellence into national impact. Through TIA 2.0 and the quadruple helix approach, we are bringing together government, industry, academia and society to ensure innovation drives economic participation, builds industries and delivers meaningful benefits for all South Africans.” — Tyira, TIA Board Chairperson

The wait is officially over. Today, the Technology Innovation Agency is hosting an exclusive media engagement to introdu...
02/06/2026

The wait is officially over. Today, the Technology Innovation Agency is hosting an exclusive media engagement to introduce its refreshed vision for driving innovation, advancing technology commercialisation, and creating real socio-economic change across South Africa.

We are completely redefining what is possible for our local innovation ecosystem, and we want you to have a front-row seat.

Join executives, industry leaders, and media representatives live from the event by clicking the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/live/akUPhykGYts

Innovation is a collaborative effort and TIA's partnerships with its stakeholders is one of our greatest strengths.Today...
29/05/2026

Innovation is a collaborative effort and TIA's partnerships with its stakeholders is one of our greatest strengths.

Today, TIA CEO Dr. Titus Mathe and ARC CEO Dr. Litha Magingxa came together for a strategic engagement which speaks to strengthening a partnership rooted in a shared commitment to South African innovation, research commercialisation, and inclusive socio-economic growth.

TIA's stakeholder relationships aren't just networking they are the infrastructure that moves innovation from concept to community. With over R107 million invested alongside ARC and a growing pipeline of collaboration, today's conversation was about building on a strong foundation and setting the course for what TIA 2.0 makes possible next.

The Technology Innovation Agency is hosting an exclusive media engagement to introduce TIA 2.0: our refreshed vision for...
29/05/2026

The Technology Innovation Agency is hosting an exclusive media engagement to introduce TIA 2.0: our refreshed vision for driving innovation, advancing technology commercialisation, and creating real socio-economic change in South Africa.

We're redefining what's possible for innovation in South Africa. Watch this space for updates.

The Hluma Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubation launched on Friday!The initiative brings together UKZN, TIA, ...
26/05/2026

The Hluma Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubation launched on Friday!

The initiative brings together UKZN, TIA, DSTI and SEDFA in a demonstrable quadruple helix to support and enable indigenous knowledge holders and small scale farmers through agri-processing skills, cultivation and technology.

Led by experts including Prof Nceba Gqaleni (Traditional Medicine), Prof Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi (Food Systems & Health), Dr Aunkh H Chabalala (DSTI) and TIA's own Head of Agriculture Sibusiso Manana, this initiative tackled food security and biodiversity-conscious commercialisation head-on.

South Africa's bio-economy is no longer a future ambition - it's here.

TIA celebrates Africa Day with technological advancement in water. TIA joined the DSTI and African Union in celebrating ...
25/05/2026

TIA celebrates Africa Day with technological advancement in water.

TIA joined the DSTI and African Union in celebrating the Africa Day 2026 at the University of Johannesburg under the theme : “AU Year of Water Celebration”.

The event brought together stakeholders in the water sector to celebrate Africa Day and the impact of investments in education, skills development and regional collaboration in the African Union's Year of Water.

TIA showcased partnerships and innovations from beneficiaries exhibiting tangible outcomes and technologies in the water sector. The technologies showcased are from innovators supported by TIA through the UJ Technology Station, PEETS and the GCIP implemented in partnership with UNIDO.

TIA is in Gaborone and innovation is on the agenda.As part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to Botswana, TIA j...
22/05/2026

TIA is in Gaborone and innovation is on the agenda.

As part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to Botswana, TIA joined the official Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa) delegation at the Botswana–South Africa Business Forum.

As South Africa's Innovation Agency and Innovation catalyst, TIA is taking South Africa’s innovation story beyond our borders and into regional trade and investment conversations that shape Africa’s future. Bilateral Engagements included meetings with Botswana's Presidential Investment Envoy, Brand SA, BDIH to strengthen cross-border innovation agenda and investments.

Through bilateral and multilateral partnerships with the Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH), the South Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC), and the Innovation Agencies in Africa Network (IAA), TIA continues to strengthen innovation collaboration across the continent.

We are not only building partnerships, we are building the future together with our continental partners. South Africa innovates. Africa benefits.

Powering the future through partnership.We are thrilled to announce that the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and EWSE...
21/05/2026

Powering the future through partnership.

We are thrilled to announce that the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and EWSETA have joined forces at in Cape Town.

Following our recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this joint initiative is a major step forward in strengthening skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and SMME growth within the crucial energy and water sectors.

Together, we are providing a premier market access platform for cutting-edge innovators. We are showcasing technology solutions that directly support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, green economy priorities, and sustainable industrialisation.

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