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Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

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IDC Clothing and Textiles Competitiveness Programme (CTCP)

Funding amount

Up to R25 million (CIP)

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.

Who qualifies

Must be a registered South African clothing or textile manufacturer. PIP requires minimum net manufacturing value added threshold. CIP requires at least 5 manufacturers forming a qualifying cluster.

Documents needed

  • Company registration documents
  • Financial statements
  • Production and turnover data
  • BEE certificate
  • Cluster agreement (for CIP applicants)

Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.

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