APPLY FOR SUPPORT
Expression of Interest
Sector-Wide Technology Development and Accreditation Programme
The AISI invites eligible advanced manufacturing companies to submit applications for participation in the Sector-Wide Technology Development and Accreditation Programme. AISI is an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The programme is hosted and managed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research .
This Expression of Interest (EoI) 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.
The programme is designed to strengthen industry competitiveness through the following key interventions:
- Standards and accreditation support
- Technology enhancement
HOW TO APPLY
Key application information
Opening date: 24 April 2026
Closing date: Thursday, 25 March 2027 at 16:30.
Monthly evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated on a monthly basis as they are received, up to the closing date.
Submission method: Email electronic copies to AISI at aisi@csir.co.za
Technical enquiries: Email us on aisi@csir.co.za or tthupana@csir.co.za, or call us on +27 (0)12 841 2913.
Application documents
Please download the application documents as follows: