Funding matched to your growth stage

Up to R50 million (CAPEX grant)

Suits growing businesses

Grant funding for black industrialists to establish or expand manufacturing and industrial operations. The grant covers capital expenditure (CAPEX), feasibility studies, and market access costs. Designed to create a new generation of black-owned manufacturers and industrialists with global competitiveness.

R1 million to R1 billion

Suits growing businesses

Debt, equity, and quasi-equity financing for established businesses looking to expand, diversify, or transform. No age restriction - open to any South African entrepreneur or business owner.

Up to R5 million

A flagship national programme designed to promote inclusive economic participation among women by providing integrated financial and non-financial support. The programme combines blended finance with business training, mentorship, networking, and supportive spaces for women in business.

R30 000 to R2 million

Dedicated loan fund for women-owned SMMEs that cannot access conventional commercial credit. Provides affordable development finance at concessional interest rates, combined with non-financial business development support. Target sectors include manufacturing, retail, agri-processing, services, and township commerce.

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.

R20 000 to R10 million

Suits growing businesses

Funding and business development support for small and medium enterprises supplying goods or services to Sanlam or its partners. Eligibility is purely business-based - no age restriction.

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.