South Africa Sector Grants

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.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

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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Department of Small Business Development

Business Infrastructure Support Programme

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Department of Small Business Development

Co-Operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

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the dtic

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.

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The DTIC

Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme

The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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The DTIC

Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments

The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.

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the dtic

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme

Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP)

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the dtic

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.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Innovation and Technology Funding instruments

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Global Business Service (GBS)

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All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African manufacturing grants