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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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA)

The Export Marketing and Investment Assistance provides funding for export marketing and investment activities.

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

Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)

The Critical Infrastructure Programme provides funding for critical infrastructure projects that are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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the dtic

Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives

Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)

Provides financial support to black-owned businesses to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

12I Tax Allowance Incentive

Provides tax allowances to businesses that invest in new manufacturing assets.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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National Youth Development Agency

NYDA Grant Programme

The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to provide young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access both financial and non-financial business development support in order to enable them to establish or grow their businesses.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African manufacturing grants