The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation.
The Technology Innovation Agency is an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI) under the National Government of South Africa.
TIA promotes the development and exploitation of discoveries, inventions and innovations to improve the quality of life for all South Africans by bridging the innovation chasm between research and commercialisation.
The object of the Technology Innovation Agency is to support the State in stimulating and intensifying technological innovation to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans by developing and exploiting technological innovations.
TIA’s focus is on technology development; from proof of concept to pre commercialisation. To achieve this, TIA established the following funds:
- The Seed Fund
- The Technology Development Fund
- The Commercialisation Support Fund.
Mandate
The mandate of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is derived from the provisions of the Technology Innovation Act (Act 26 of 2008), which establishes TIA to promote the development and exploitation, in the public interest, of discoveries, inventions, innovations and improvements.
The objective of the Technology Innovation Agency is to support the State in stimulating and intensifying technological innovation to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans by developing and exploiting technological innovations.
Vision
The vision of the Technology Innovation Agency is to be a leading technology innovation agency that stimulates and supports technological innovation to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.
Mission
The mission of the Technology Innovation Agency it to facilitate the translation of South Africa’s knowledge resource into sustainable socio-economic opportunities.
Values
- Teamwork: Together we can do more. Fostering teamwork creates a TIA work culture that values collaboration and co-operation.
- Professionalism: At TIA we apply the most appropriate skills, competencies, experience & knowledge of best practices cohesively in conducting our work.
- Excellence: TIA will be accountable to all stakeholders to deliver exceptionally high standards of work and performance.
- Integrity: At TIA everyone strives to do what they said they would when they said they would do it. “We keep our word”.
- Transparency: Engage in inclusive open communication and hold each other accountable for our performance and conduct.
- Innovation: At TIA we foster a culture where we continually nurture and implement new ideas from our staff and stakeholders that enhance how we do things and deliver services.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr Loyiso Tyira
Board Members
- Ms Anati Judith Canca
- Dr Revel Iyer
- Ms Lindiwe MatIali
- Ms Joy Sebenzile Matsebula
- Mr Butana Andrew Mboniswa
- Prof Keolebogile Motaung
- Mr Thabiso Gerald Ramasike
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Ismail Abdoola (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Ismail Abdoola
Senior Management
- Mr Patrick Krappie (Executive: Innovation Enabling)
- Mr Kobus Louw (Board Secretary)
- Ms Corlette Mamabolo (Acting Executive: Corporate Services)
- Mr Mohohlo Molatudi (Acting Executive: Bioeconomy)
- Mr Reshleu Rampershad (Acting Executive: Commercialisation)
Communications Officers
- Mr Vusi Langa (Head: Marketing and Communications)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | TIA House, 83 Lois Avenue, Menlyn, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 172, Menlyn, Pretoria, 0063 |
| Telephone: | 012 472 2700 |
| Whistle Blower Hotline: | 0800 111 503 |
| Email: | customerservice@tia.org.za |
| Website: | www.tia.org.za |
