Technology & Innovation Unit

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What is Technology & Innovation?

Technology and Innovation supports Western Cape growth by strengthening the innovation ecosystem, supporting tech-enabled businesses and promoting emerging technologies. Through partnerships across industry, research, investment and government, it fosters innovation, attracts investment, enhances competitiveness and enable sustainable jobs.

Our mandate

Driving innovation, technology adoption, and ecosystem growth to support jobs and economic opportunity in the Western Cape.

In line with the Growth for Jobs (G4J) Strategy, the programme contributes to a more inclusive, competitive, and future-ready provincial economy by strengthening the technology and innovation ecosystem, supporting technology-driven enterprises, enabling the adoption of emerging technologies, and attracting investment. Through partnerships with industry, academia, investors, and government, the programme helps unlock innovation-led growth, enhance productivity, and create sustainable jobs across the Western Cape.

Current Initiatives

Building Tech & Innovation Ecosystems

Strengthen the ease of doing business and promote ecosytems of technology and innovation

Driving Innovation and R&D

Stimulate growth of and demand for innovation and technology start-ups and scale-ups.

You can access a detailed guide of incentives here.

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Increasing tech skills

Boost tech skills by improving infrastructure, expanding training, and strengthening industry-academic ties to attract investment and drive innovation