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4 opportunities listed. Confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

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Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)

Co-operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)

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.

Youth
Open

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

IDC Agro-Processing and Agriculture Fund

From R1 million

Suits growing businesses

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.

Rural
Open

National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

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.

Informal eligible
Open

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

TIA Industry Matching Fund

Matched to private investment

Suits growing businesses

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.

Grant + loan combo