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Technology Innovation Agency

Wastewater Biorefinery Innovation Cluster Host Institution 2026

Open TIA call to select a South African host institution for a collaborative wastewater biorefinery innovation cluster.

South Africa Climate & EnergyManufacturing & Industry 4.0Deep Tech & Semiconductors
Eligibility

Who should inspect this opportunity.

Open to legally recognised South African organisations in good standing, including industry, science councils and higher-education institutions. The official call requires CSD registration and a compulsory briefing session. The published funding instrument is a conditional grant with R4 million available per annum for 36 months.
Organisation types

SME · Large enterprise · University / research institution · Public entity · Consortium

Stages

Research / pre-commercial · Established organisation

Geography

South Africa

Funding purposes

Research & development · Prototype / technical validation · Equipment / infrastructure · Climate / environmental impact

Application

Published application process.

Applications are submitted by email to WWBR-IC@tia.org.za. The call closes 17 August 2026 (close of business). The official call states that attendance at the 24 June 2026 compulsory briefing was required; new applicants should verify whether they satisfy that gate before investing application effort.