Funding & Opportunities
Government grants, startup funding, competitions, and tenders for South African entrepreneurs.
Black Industrialists Scheme
Support for black-owned industrialists to participate in the economy....
Up to R50 million
DTIC
Learn MoreDSBD Spaza Shop Support
Support programme for township and rural retail entrepreneurs....
Varies
DSBD
Learn MoreEngen Pitch & Polish
National entrepreneurship competition with mentorship and prizes....
Cash prizes + mentorship
Engen
Learn MoreIDC Funding for Entrepreneurs
Funding solutions for start-ups and expanding businesses across various sectors....
Varies by project
IDC
Learn MoreInnovation Hub Accelerator
Incubation and acceleration programmes for tech startups in Gauteng....
Mentorship + funding access
The Innovation Hub
Learn MoreNational Treasury Tenders
Government tender opportunities for registered businesses....
Varies
National Treasury
Learn MoreNYDA Grant Programme
Financial and non-financial support for young entrepreneurs aged 18-35....
Up to R250,000
NYDA
Learn MoreSEDA Technology Programme
Support for small enterprises to acquire technology and equipment to improve productivity....
Up to R500,000
SEDA
Learn MoreSmall Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)
Direct lending to SMMEs and co-lending with retail finance intermediaries....
R50,000 - R5,000,000
SEFA
Learn MoreYES Youth Employment Service
Incentives for businesses creating youth employment opportunities....
Tax incentives
YES
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