Support Programmes
Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises
The Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP) is a collaborative initiative between the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and the CSIR Energy Research Centre aimed at providing technology development support to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the broader energy sector value chain. The programme is envisaged to support SMMEs who want to participate (or are already participating) in the energy sector as well as fill the skills gaps in the labour market for the emerging energy industry. The programme aims to encourage innovation and to help empower innovators with the skills required to contribute to the development of the energy sector and economy more broadly. This initiative is aligned with the CSIR mandate that aims to improve the quality of life of South Africans through multi-disciplinary research and technological innovation that can stimulate localisation and industrial development.
Programmes
1. Capacity Building
For SMMEs either already or want to participate in the energy sector. This will comprise of a 1-week training course where SMMEs will be empowered with technical knowledge relating to the energy technologies envisaged to emerge from the energy transition in the country. Higher consideration will be given to females and disabled persons. Some of the topics to be covered include:
Value chain analysis of renewable technologies
Possible opportunities for enterprise development
Project finance and business case development for renewable technologies
Policy and regulation considerations for renewable technologies with intense focus on opportunities for SMMEs.
2. Technical Incubation Services
This programme will prioritise SMMEs that have moved beyond being classified as start-ups, offer products and services in the energy sector, but struggle with technical expertise in the renewable energy domain. All enterprises will be screened against pre-determined criteria to select those that demonstrate the potential to grow with the support of the CSIR Energy Research Centre.
Note: The cost of hosting these interventions is covered by a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA. The only costs envisaged by the applicant will be data, travel, and accommodation, where applicable.
For further information or any assistance, please contact the Energy Industry Team:
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