Funding directory

Grant up to R2.5 million (blended)

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.

From R1 million

Debt, equity and blended finance for businesses in agriculture and agro-processing. Covers primary production, processing, storage, and distribution of agricultural commodities. Supports transformation and job creation across the value chain.

R250 000 to R75 million

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.

Matched to private investment

Co-investment grant that matches funding from private sector investors such as VCs or angel investors. Designed to de-risk technology commercialisation for investors and help late-stage South African tech ventures scale. TIA matches rand-for-rand up to the programme cap.

R1 million to R30 million

IDC has earmarked approximately R9 billion to invest in women-led businesses. The fund supports women entrepreneurs across sectors with concessional finance, equity, and blended funding instruments.