Browse Government Agencies

Government and innovation agencies supporting startups and ecosystems across Africa.

Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Science technology and innovation policy

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Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Primary trade industry and investment policy department

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ICASA (Telecoms Regulator)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Telecoms and broadcasting regulator

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Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Development finance institution for industrial enterprises

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Invest South Africa (InvestSA)

South Africa

Southern Africa

One-stop shop for foreign investment into South Africa

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National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

South Africa

Southern Africa

State fund providing equity finance and business support specifically to black-owned and black-empowered enterprises

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National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Youth entrepreneurship grants and business support

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Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Non-financial SME support mentorship and business development

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Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Finance for SMEs and cooperatives

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Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

South Africa

Southern Africa

Government-backed innovation and seed funding agency under Dept of Science and Innovation; grants loans and equity for tech startups

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