NCIC 2026 Call to Partners & Funders | GrantGunner
National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 – Provincial Cleantech Challenges Across South Africa | Innovation Bridge
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NCIC 2026 Call to Partners & Funders

The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 is a South African programme led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Start-Up Culture. It consists of nine province-specific challenges focused on energy, transport, agriculture, waste, and post-mining land use. The current call is seeking partners and funders to co-design and co-finance provincial challenges across South Africa. This opportunity invites government bodies, corporates, and development partners to provide financial and technical support to participating green enterprises. Projects addressing decarbonization, inclusive innovation, and green value chain development are prioritised.

Vem kan ansöka

Open to South African innovators, start-ups, SMMEs, and projects active within the South African provincial ecosystems. Priority given to those supporting historically excluded communities, youth, and entrepreneurs.

Förmåner & fördelar

  • Collaboration with UNIDO and TIA for R150 million cleantech debt fund
  • Pilot funding ranging from R1m to R15m for selected innovators
  • R20 million in prizes up for grabs across all provincial challenges
  • R5 million minimum in direct blended funding for Gauteng challenge
  • Support for real-world technology demonstrations

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