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Up to R25 million (CIP)

Suits growing businesses

Production and cluster incentive grants for clothing and textile manufacturers. The Production Incentive Programme (PIP) pays out 7.5% of net manufacturing value added. The Cluster Incentive Programme (CIP) offers cost-sharing grants of up to R25 million per qualifying cluster. Aimed at improving global competitiveness of South African manufacturers.

Up to R60 000

Suits early-stage businesses

Non-repayable grant that covers SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) product testing and certification costs for small enterprises. Helps SMMEs meet regulatory and quality standards required to access formal retail and export markets.

Up to R600,000

Suits early-stage businesses

An innovation and technology funding instrument that supports business start-up and business growth through technology transfer and quality and standards support.

Up to R5 million

Suits early-stage businesses

Non-repayable grant covering 50% to 85% of qualifying innovation development costs for South African manufacturers and technology businesses. The PPD (Product Process Development) scheme covers up to R2 million. The Matching scheme covers up to R5 million. Targets pre-commercialisation product and process development.

Up to R1.5 million

Suits pre-revenue businesses

Non-repayable grant funding for technology-based ventures at technology readiness levels 5 and 6 (TRL 5-6). Supports commercialisation of innovations developed in South Africa. Disbursed through TIA-accredited incubators and technology stations.