Research and Development Office

The Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is the primary funding instrument of the Innovation Fund. It funds proof-of-science to proof-of-concept research and development carried out by start-up companies, SMMEs, HEIs and science councils or a consortium of these entities. TAP serves to feed the Seed Fund with commercialisation opportunities from Intellectual Property created or developed during the TAP projects.

This dynamic innovation consulting teams comprises of:

• Research and Development Manager: Dr Janine Chantson.
• Admin Officer: Yolande du Plessis.
• Research Analyst: Sithembiso Mpungose.