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3 opportunities found. These opportunities are open to registered businesses that are not yet earning revenue. All require CIPC registration — if you haven't registered yet, that's your first step.

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All No registration needed Youth Women-owned 35 and older Co-operative

Open

National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)

NYDA Grant Programme

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.

Informal eligible

Open

Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA)

SEDFA Direct Lending Programme

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.

Informal eligible

Open

Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA)

Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)

Up to R1 million

A programme that supports informal, micro and small enterprises and cooperatives in township and rural economies through blended finance and business development support. It is designed to promote participation in the mainstream economy and improve competitiveness, compliance, and market access.

Co-op