TIA External Newsletter June Edition 240626 FINAL
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South Africa Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26)
SAIW’26 is an innovation week hosted by TIA (with partners) that includes nationwide innovation showcase activities and a national innovation festival where innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers come together to scale locally developed solutions into sustainable enterprises and competitive industries.
- Who it is for
- innovators, industry leaders, policymakers, and the broader innovation ecosystem
- How to act on it
- Attend the SAIW’26 events (provincial showcases and the innovation festival at NASREC Expo Centre) as part of the innovation week programme.
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SAIW’26 was hosted from 16–20 March 2026.
Global Cleantech Innovation Programme – South Africa (GCIP-SA) Awards
GCIP-SA Awards recognise cleantech startups through a year-long programme, with 38 startups entered and 10 finalists selected; the top three winners represent South Africa at Cleantech Days and the Global Pitching Competition.
- Who it is for
- cleantech startups (as entrants/finalists/winners)
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GCIP-SA described as a year-long programme
Youth Technology Innovation Programme (YTIP)
The newsletter describes the Youth Technology Innovation Programme (YTIP) as targeting South Africans aged 18–35.
- Who it is for
- South Africans aged 18–35
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Youth Technology Innovation Programme (YTIP) targets South Africans aged 18–35
Facts
Places
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.tia.org.za/storage/2026/06/TIA-External-Newsletter-June-Edition-240626-FINAL.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Document title: “TIA External Newsletter June Edition 240626 FINAL”
- New CEO: Dr Titus Mathe appointed as Chief Executive Officer (began term; date not specified in text)
- SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) hosted by TIA in partnership with SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) in March 2026
- SAIW’26 dates: 16–20 March 2026; provincial showcases 16–17 March; innovation festival 18–20 March at NASREC Expo Centre, Johannesburg
- Youth Technology Innovation Programme (YTIP) targets South Africans aged 18–35
- GCIP-SA Awards: 38 startups entered; 10 finalists selected; GCIP-SA described as a year-long programme
- GCIP-SA finalists listed: Vonnie Projects, Phoka M Holdings, Godisang Spaces, Dakar Consulting, Gemanlee, Kasi Gas - Gentle Ginger Holdings, Mosebe Enterprise, NutriXect, Itsile Group, The Makers Club
- GCIP-SA top three winners represented South Africa at Cleantech Days and Global Pitching Competition (22 countries)
- New TIA Board: four-year term commenced in November 2025
- Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
- Dr Titus Mathe
- Loyiso Tyira
- Dr Nomalungelo Gina
- SA Innovation Summit (SAIS)
- NASREC Expo Centre
- United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
- Prof. Keo Motaung
- Dr. Renee Thomp
Dates
Closing Date
20 March 2026