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Verified opportunities updated monthly. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

All typesGrantsLoansRevenue-basedEquityBlended finance
All industriesTechnology and Digital Services

National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

Open

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.

Women35+Blended finance

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

TIA Industry Matching Fund

Open

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.

Blended finance

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IDC)

Open

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.

WomenBlended finance