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)
Cost-sharing grant of 30% to 50% of the investment, up to R50 million
A large cost-sharing grant for black-owned industrial businesses building or expanding manufacturing capacity, usually paired with IDC or NEF loans.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
10% to 30% of qualifying infrastructure costs, capped at R50 million
Government pays part of the roads, water, electricity and other bulk infrastructure a private investment needs to go ahead.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
20% to 30% cost-sharing grant, capped at R20 million
A cost-sharing grant for agro-processors investing in new plant, expansion or modernisation, with higher rates for black-owned and rural businesses.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Rebate of 25% to 35% of qualifying South African production spend
Cash rebates on money spent in South Africa making films and series, with a dedicated window for emerging black filmmakers.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), administered by the IDC
50% to 85% of qualifying development costs, up to R5 million
A grant towards developing a new product or process to pre-production prototype stage, with the highest rates for small and black-owned businesses.
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.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
20% to 30% of qualifying investment in productive assets
A cash grant for vehicle assemblers and component makers investing in new or expanded production, with higher rates for projects that localise components.
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.
