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Apply Now: TIA BRICS STI Innovation Call 2025 for Global R&D Collaboration

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, has announced a call for South African innovators, researchers, universities, and SMMEs to participate in the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Framework Programme Innovation Call 2025. The initiative supports high-impact, collaborative R&D projects that address pressing societal challenges and unlock commercial opportunities across BRICS nations.

What Support Is Offered?

Eligible projects may receive funding for:

  • Built Infrastructure: Refurbished or new facilities such as MSME hubs, industrial parks, or market stalls (R1 million – R23 million).
  • Equipment, Tools, Technology, and Machinery: R1 million – R5 million.
  • Energy Support Solutions: R1 million – R10 million.

Funding is allocated by each participating BRICS institution according to its national guidelines.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to:

  • Researchers, innovators, SMMEs, and universities in South Africa.
  • Partnerships must involve at least two BRICS countries (South Africa plus one other).
  • Both principal applicants must be legally registered entities in their respective countries.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Technical quality, relevance, and excellence of the project.
  • Financial credibility and realistic forecasts.
  • Added value from cross-border collaboration.
  • Expected impact — technological, economic, and societal.

Projects can run for up to three years. Early-stage research, bursaries, and non-project-related student work will not be funded.

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How to Apply

Applicants must complete a two-stage submission process:

  1. South African Applicants: Submit the BRICS Joint Call Application Form to TIA via email: tia-brics@tia.org.za
  2. Joint Submission: Upload the Joint Application Form (JAF) to the BRICS AMS online system by 15:00 Moscow Time (UTC+3) on 05 November 2025.

For details, download the BRICS STI Framework Programme Guidelines.

Closing Date

Applications close on 05 November 2025. Applicants are encouraged to submit early to avoid last-minute delays.

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