Innovation and Technology Funding instruments
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)
This incentive funds applied research, design and engineering and technology development.
| Objective | THRIP aims to boost South African industry by supporting research and technology development and enhancing the numbers of appropriately-skilled people. THRIP brings together the best of SA’s researchers, academics and industry players. | 
| Beneficiaries | All companies undertaking science, engineering and technology (SET) research, in collaboration with educational institutions, and with the aim of addressing the participating firms’ technology needs. | 
| Benefits | 50:50 cost-sharing grant, to a maximum of R8m per annum, across any number of projects. | 
| Implementing Agency | National Research Foundation (NRF) | 
Contact:
THRIP Marketing Officer
Tel: +27(0)12 481-4040
Enquiries to: thripqueries@thedti.gov.za
applications to : thripapplications@thedti.gov.za
Website: https://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial_assistance/financial_incentive.jsp?id=52&subthemeid=1
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