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Grant up to R2.5 million (blended)

Suits early-stage businesses

Blended finance support for registered co-operative enterprises. The grant portion is capped at R2.5 million for qualifying activities. Priority is given to co-operatives owned by women, youth, and people with disabilities in rural, township, and peri-urban areas.

R250 000 to R75 million

Suits growing businesses

Development finance and equity funding for black-owned and black-managed businesses across all sectors. Offers a range of instruments including equity, quasi-equity, loans, and franchising finance. Prioritises businesses that expand black economic participation and create sustainable employment.

R1,000 to R200,000 (up to R250,000 for agriculture and technology co-operatives)

Suits pre-revenue businesses

A non-repayable grant programme for South African youth entrepreneurs that provides both financial and non-financial business development support to start or grow businesses. Support may include mentorship, business consultancy, market linkages, business management training, and youth co-operative development support.

R50 000 to R15 million

Development finance loans for small and medium enterprises and co-operatives that cannot access commercial bank credit. Covers working capital, asset finance, and bridging finance. Disbursed directly or through accredited financial intermediaries. Targets survivalist, micro, small, and medium enterprises.