Link to: Aerospace and Defence

AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE

Link to: Marine

MARINE

Link to: Sector-wide

SECTOR-WIDE

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) is a South African government initiative with the specific aim of improving the competitiveness of the local aeronautics, space, defence, marine and sector-wide advanced manufacturing industries. ➔ Read more about us

 
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AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

APPLY FOR SUPPORT

Aerospace and Defence Technology-Based Industry and Supplier Development Programme

The AISI invites eligible advanced manufacturing companies to apply for participation in the Aerospace and Defence Technology-Based Industry and Supplier Development Programme. This call aims to identify aerospace and defence advanced manufacturing companies, including SMMEs and non-SMMEs, that will benefit from targeted interventions.

Deadline: 25 March 2027

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MARINE

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Marine Technology Development and Accreditation Programme

seeks to identify marine advanced manufacturing companies, including both SMMEs and non-SMMEs, for inclusion in AISI’s Marine Supplier Development Programme. The initiative provides financial and technical support aimed at enhancing capabilities, obtaining relevant accreditations, and facilitating integration into both local and global supply chains. This, in turn, improves competitiveness, productivity, and market access.

Deadline: 25 March 2027

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SECTOR-WIDE

APPLY FOR SUPPORT

Sector-Wide Technology Development and Accreditation Programme

The programme seeks to identify advanced manufacturing enterprises, including both small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and non-SMMEs, that are well-positioned to benefit from targeted support interventions.

Deadline: 25 March 2027

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CASE STUDY

KND Naval Design

With the support of AISI, KND Naval Design’s 2024/25 HDPE Boat Project delivers a safe, durable, and eco-friendly vessel for Africa’s inland waterways.
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AISI IMPACT REPORT 2024/2025

Download the 2024/2025 Impact Report for detailed insights into our activities.

  • 835

    Jobs supported by AISI interventions

  • 24.9m

    Investment facilitated by the AISI

  • 61

    Projects supported by the AISI

  • 18.7m

    Manufacturing exports achieved through AISI

  • 14

    Standards and accreditation projects

 

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) is an intervention of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).

The AISI is designed to foster industrial development and competitiveness in the local South African aerospace, defence, marine, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

CONTACT

  • Address

    CSIR, Building 2A, 627 Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, 0184

  • Call

    +27 (0)12 841 2913

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