South Africa

The DSI can help you to find project partners by contacting other national funding bodies in Eureka’s network (consisting of over 45 member countries). For more information on how to find international project partners, contact the DSI or consult the ESASTAP website

The DSI offers advice and support from concept to commercialisation for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects. The DSI can confirm your organisation’s eligibility, answer questions about the application process and review your proposal before you submit your application. A network of national and international partners provides you with access to customised support and connects you with industry experts.

The DSI offers additional support that complements Eureka’s funding programmes, such as its mobility support for South African participants to attend events and finalise joint proposals with partners, information sessions for applicants and global conferences, workshops and networking events.

• Eureka Clusters: Take part in industry-led communities for research and development
• Eurostars: Funding for international SME-led research and development
• Globalstars: Access new markets with global research and development
• Investment Readiness: Scale up with corporate partners in Europe and beyond
• Network Projects: Flexible programme for international research and development cooperation

Please see our resource on what programmes are funded in each country for more information.

We recommend that you get in touch with your national contact to talk about funding options even if a programme is listed as not funded. There might still be funding available.

In the absence of any national funding support, it is still possible to participate in a project by self-funding.