Innovation in South Africa’s electric vehicle sector is being supported by a kick start fund.
is one of the ways in which the programme looks to support innovation, research, and development in the eMobility sector. Applications for the fund opened on Monday and submissions need to be made before midday 31 January.
"The kick start fund focuses on accelerating existing research and development to the level where they can be commercialised into the market. It provides the support for local products and services, along with developing skillsets so South Africa can use its own resources to build an electric vehicle industry, with expanding opportunities for export while creating local employment."
Projects which have previously been awarded funding include those working on battery systems, charging solutions, motors, inverters, and remote monitoring systems.