Call Open: CFP 001/24/10/2024
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) invites interested companies to respond to a Call for Proposal (CFP) for Aerospace and Defence Industry Development and Technology Support. This CFP aims to attract projects that contribute to the development of the South African aeronautics, space, and defence industry, focusing specifically on:
- Supporting SMMEs and established industry in fostering new technologies and enhancing existing technologies.
- Developing local content and capability among South African entities.
Industry participants are encouraged to apply for funding to industrialise technologies that advance South African niche capabilities and value propositions in support of national government objectives such as improved competitiveness and localisation. The CFP is open to local integrators, sub-systems suppliers and SMMEs.
All technology validation and transfer projects must fall within one of the thematic areas to be approved for support. The thematic areas selected for this CFP are at the discretion of the AISI and are considered most relevant for technology advancement in the South African aeronautics, space, and defence sectors, including:
- Aerostructures (including advanced manufacturing and processing)
- Space
- Avionics
- Propulsion
- Surveillance and Sensor Systems and
- Land Systems.
Only projects with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) or Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of ≥ 4 at the start of the project will be considered for support. For definitions of TRL and MRL, please refer to Sections 19 and 20 in the CFP Terms of Reference (TORs) on pages 25-26. Continuation of projects previously supported by the AISI will also be considered.
To apply, download the following application documents
- CFP Terms of Reference (TORs)
- Proposal Template (Annexure A) – available on page 27 of the TORs
Only electronic copies will be accepted and must be submitted via email to AISI at aisi@csir.co.za. For queries, please contact Livison Mashoko at lmashoko@csir.co.za.
Note: An organisation may submit multiple proposals, but a maximum of two projects per company can be supported.
Closing Date and Time: 22 November 2024 at 16:30