DTIC
Rebate/Incentive
Section 12I Tax Allowance Incentive
Tax breaks for major industrial investments over R50 million. Reduce your tax bill significantly through investment and training allowances.
Funding in Western Cape
Grants, loans and funding for businesses in the Western Cape, including Cape Town. Includes national programmes available across South Africa.
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Loan
DBSA Infrastructure Finance
Large loans for infrastructure projects - energy, water, roads, buildings. For projects over R50 million.
DBSA
Loan
DBSA Municipal Infrastructure Fund
Funding for municipal projects - water, sanitation, roads, community facilities. For municipalities and their partners.
DTIC
Rebate/Incentive
Special Economic Zones Incentive
Big tax breaks for businesses setting up in Special Economic Zones. Pay only 15% corporate tax instead of 27%.
DTIC
Grant
Automotive Investment Scheme
Grants for automotive manufacturers investing in new projects or expanding existing facilities. Get 20-35% of your investment back.
DBSA
Loan
DBSA Climate Finance Facility
Loans for climate projects - renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation. Long-term affordable finance.
IDC
Loan
IDC Mining and Minerals Beneficiation
Loans for mining services and mineral processing businesses. Add value to SA minerals locally.
IDC
Loan
IDC Green Energy Finance
Project finance for renewable energy: solar, wind, biomass. From R10 million for green energy projects.
DTIC
Grant
Critical Infrastructure Programme
Grants for building infrastructure that supports industrial development - roads, utilities, water. Get 10-30% of costs covered.
DOT
Loan + Grant Blend
Tourism Equity Fund (TEF)
Big funding for tourism businesses - get a mix of loans and grants. Minimum R10 million, grants up to R20 million.
NASPERS
Equity Investment
Naspers Foundry Investment
Investment from R10 million to R100 million from Naspers for SA tech companies with global potential.
ABSA
Loan
Absa Commercial Property Finance
Finance to buy or develop commercial property. Borrow up to 70% of property value over 20 years.
LANDBANK
Loan
Land Bank Commercial Agriculture
Commercial farming loans for expansion and working capital. Competitive rates for established agricultural operations.
DTIC
Grant
Business Process Services Incentive
Grants for call centres and BPO operations creating jobs. Get funding based on jobs created and wages paid.
JOBSFUND
Grant
Jobs Fund - Enterprise Development
Grants for SMME support programmes. Help small businesses grow and create jobs.
DFFE
Grant
Green Fund - Green Cities and Towns
Grants for green municipal infrastructure - sustainable buildings, green spaces, climate resilience.
IDC
Loan
IDC Agro-Processing and Agriculture Fund
Loans for farming, food processing, and agricultural businesses. From primary production to value-added processing.
JOBSFUND
Grant
Jobs Fund - Green Economy Window
Big grants (minimum R5 million) for green projects that create jobs. You must match the funding 1:1.
NEF
Equity Investment
NEF Strategic Projects Fund
Large equity investments for major black-owned projects with significant job creation potential. R5 million to R100 million.
SASMEF
Equity Investment
SA SME Fund
Investment funding for growing SMEs through venture capital. Focus on black fund managers and impact investing.
KNIFE
Equity Investment
Knife Capital Series A/B
Equity investment from R15 million to R100 million for tech companies ready to scale across Africa.
WORLD_BANK
Equity Investment
IFC SME Ventures
Growth equity from World Bank-backed funds for established SMEs ready to scale.
FUNDRR
Loan
Fundrr Supplier Finance
Pay suppliers early at a discount, extend your payment terms. Improve cash flow both ways.
SEDFA
Loan
SEFA Wholesale Lending
Funding for financial institutions who lend to small businesses. Enables wider reach of SMME finance.
Funding in Western Cape
Provincial and National Programmes
Businesses in Western Cape can access both provincial funding from local development agencies and national programmes from SEFA, NEF, IDC, and NYDA available throughout South Africa.
Local Development Agencies
Western Cape has dedicated development agencies that offer grants, mentorship, and business support tailored to local economic priorities and community needs.
How to Apply
Start by checking programme eligibility requirements. Prepare your CIPC registration, tax clearance, and business plan. Use our readiness checker to identify gaps before applying.