Grant
Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI), hosted by the CSIR for the dtic, provides co-funded financial support up to R1.5 million for South African advanced manufacturing companies in aerospace, defence, marine, and related sectors to assist with standards, accreditations, and technology enhancement.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic) / CSIR
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Amount
- ZAR 1,500,000 · Grant
- Open to
- South Africa
- Sectors
- Industry and manufacturing, Mobility and logistics, Space and aerospace
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)
Who can apply to Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)?
Eligible locations: South Africa. The company must be incorporated in South Africa. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Industry and manufacturing, Mobility and logistics, and Space and aerospace.
When is the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) deadline?
Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) takes applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
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Verified on November 3, 2026 against the official page.