Funding

Expressions of Interest

There are currently no open calls for 2025.

Current Grant Calls

There are currently no open grant calls for 2025.

Previous Grant Calls

2024 Circular Initiatives Programme
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is pleased to announce a Call for Expressions of Interest to host one of the new circular economy initiatives. The initiatives are aimed at giving effect to government’s STI White Paper and STI Decadal Plan (2022-2032).

South African Circular Economy Manufacturing Initiative (SACMI)
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South African Circular Economy Agriculture Initiative (SACAI)
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The deadline for the submission of EoIs was Friday, 25 October 2024 at 17:00.

2023 Circular Economy Demonstration Projects
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) announced an Open Call for Proposals for Circular Economy Demonstration Projects which commenced in January 2024. The Fund aimed at demonstrating proven circular economy interventions (e.g., technologies, innovative process improvements, social innovations) that have not yet achieved scale or impact in South Africa. The deadline for the submission of proposals was Friday, 28 July 2023 at 18:00.
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