Manufacturing Business Grants
UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.
Made Smarter Programme
Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.
Capital Equipment Grants
Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.
Energy Efficiency Support
Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.
South African Manufacturing Grants
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Partnership Programmes
Partnership programmes for businesses
Crisis Funding
Funding for businesses in crisis
Industry Sector Funding
Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations
Business Infrastructure Support Programme
The Business Infrastructure Support Programme provides funding for MSMEs to acquire or refurbish infrastructure, equipment, tools, technology, and energy solutions, with grants ranging from R1 million to R23 million depending on the component.
12I Tax Allowance Incentive
The 12I Tax Allowance Incentive provides tax allowances for qualifying capital investment and training in new (greenfield) or expanded (brownfield) manufacturing projects.
SpazaShop Support Fund
A DSBD-supported fund providing financial and non-financial assistance to qualifying spaza shops and general dealers in township and rural communities.
Support Programme for Industrial Innovation
A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.
Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)
Provides financial support to businesses in specific sectors to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.
Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme
The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.
Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments
The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.
Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme
Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.
Infrastructure Investment Support
Provides grants for two industrial infrastructure initiatives, SEZs and the Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP), which are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South African manufacturing grants