Grants, loans, incentives and competitions from government, development financiers, foundations and corporates. Amounts and eligibility as published by the funder; every card links to the funder's own application page. 34 programmes listed.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Partial funding of trade shows, missions and market research
Government pays part of the cost of exhibiting at foreign trade shows, joining outward trade missions, and researching export markets.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Per-job incentive over five years for jobs serving offshore clients
A per-job cash incentive for companies creating jobs that serve international clients from South Africa, with bonuses for youth hires.
Most "government funding" is a loan or a cost-sharing incentive. True grants (NYDA, BBSDP, TIA seed, foundations) are competitive and paid to suppliers, not to you.
CIPC registration, a SARS tax compliance pin, a business bank account, six months of statements and three quotations per item. Incomplete packs are the main reason for rejection.
No funder on this page charges an application fee. Anyone asking for a "processing fee" for NYDA, SEDFA or dtic money is a scam. Read our 2026 funding guide.
