Competitive Call for Applications to support the enabling environment for local pharmaceutical and health technologies
The GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zusammenarbeit) SAVax project on behalf of the BMZ and the European Union, together with the South African National Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), launches this Competitive Call for Applications to support the enabling environment for local pharmaceutical and health technologies production through the provision of tailored technical assistance to private sector entities operational in South Africa.
For this call, applications are welcomed, but not limited to the following:
Product development (vaccines, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and health technologies), commercial manufacturing, and market access initiatives.
- Innovations in product formulation and development for underserved patient groups.
- Application of new technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing in general.
- Formulation innovations (including dosage forms and rapid diagnostics).
- Robust innovative technologies that advance product development tailored for humanitarian/emergency settings.
Emphasis is placed on ‘last mile’ support to companies that are advanced in their innovation and technological journey and are close to market readiness.
Technical assistance offerings through this call include support with topics such as:
- Technology Platforms and Innovation Readiness.
- Regulatory and Quality Systems Strengthening.
- Intellectual Property and Commercial Strategy.
- Organisational Resilience and Investment Readiness.
- Human Capital and Collaboration.
Further detailed information and downloads are available on the GIZ South Africa Website
Interested applicants must submit their applications through the application platform.
The submission of applications deadline is 17:00 close of business (COB) SAST on Friday 31 October 2025. Queries can be directed to: savaxjointaction@giz.de
