IAP: South Africa

Income eligibility criteria:

The applicant is an individual or SME that is either:

• A person earning less than R 30 000 per month after tax, or
• An enterprise with an annual turnover of less than R 5 million.

Invention eligibility criteria:

The invention concerned:

• (on face value) meets patentability or functional design requirements.
• has prospects for commercial success.

Documentation required to demonstrate eligibility:

• Copy of ID.
• Proof of income below requisite threshold or affidavit of non-employment (for individuals).
• Business documents (IRP6, ITR12 or ITR14) (for enterprises).
• Detailed description of your invention, including how it works.
• Drawings explaining the invention.

For more information, visit the country IAP webpage of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC).

If you have any questions about the local eligibility criteria and selection process, please contact our IAP focal point in South Africa.