NEF
Loan
NEF Corporate Finance
Expansion funding from R2 million to R75 million for established black businesses wanting to grow or acquire other companies.
Funding in North West
Business funding and development finance for North West province. Includes national programmes available across South Africa.
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Loan
AfDB AFAWA Initiative
Special loans for women-owned businesses backed by the African Development Bank.
IDC
Loan
IDC Small Business Finance
Business loans from R1 million to R50 million for manufacturing and industrial businesses.
FUNDRR
Loan
Fundrr Invoice Finance
Turn your invoices into instant cash. Get up to 85% of invoice value immediately.
AFDB
Equity Investment
AfDB Boost Africa
AfDB-backed funding through local VC funds and accelerators.
DTIC
Grant
Black Industrialist Scheme
Grants up to R50 million (covering 50% of costs) for black-owned manufacturing and industrial projects.
JOBSFUND
Grant
Jobs Fund - Informal Economy Window
Grants for informal sector job creation. NPOs can get R2 for every R1 they contribute.
SASMEF
Loan + Grant Blend
SA SME Fund Direct Investment
Investment from R5 million to R50 million in growing SA SMEs. Flexible debt-equity structures.
HAVAIC
Equity Investment
HAVAIC Venture Fund
Equity investment from R5 million to R50 million for B2B tech companies solving real African problems.
DSTI
Equity Investment
DSTI Innovation Fund
The government invests in VC funds that then invest in your tech startup. Access to significant growth capital.
DTIC
Rebate/Incentive
South African Film and Television Production Incentive
Cash rebates for making films and TV shows in South Africa. Get 25-35% of your production costs back.
TNET_ESD
ESD Grant
Transnet Supplier Development
Become a Transnet supplier. For logistics, engineering, and infrastructure businesses.
DPWI
Grant
EPWP Integrated Grant for Provinces and Municipalities
Government funding for projects that create jobs through public works - roads, buildings, maintenance.
DTIC
Grant
Agro-Processing Support Scheme
Grants for agro-processing businesses to expand or upgrade facilities. Get 20-30% of costs covered while creating jobs.
DFFE
Grant
Green Fund - Low Carbon Economy
Grants for green projects - renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport.
DTIC
Grant
Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme
Grants for fish farming - start a new aquaculture project or expand existing operations. Get up to 40% of costs covered.
DTIC
Grant
Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme
Grants for manufacturers to upgrade equipment and improve competitiveness. Get up to 50% of costs covered, especially if you preserve jobs.
IDC
Loan
IDC Gro-E Youth Scheme
Special loans for young entrepreneurs (18-35) in manufacturing. Lower interest rates and easier repayment terms.
DSBD
Grant
Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility
Grants for building shared facilities that help many small businesses - like shared kitchens, workshops, or storage.
DOT
Loan + Grant Blend
Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF)
Funding for black-owned tourism businesses. Get grants up to R5 million plus loans to grow your tourism enterprise.
NEDBANK
Loan
Nedbank Green Business Loan
Special rates for green projects: solar panels, energy efficiency, waste management. Discounted interest rates.
FNB
Loan
FNB Invoice Finance
Turn your unpaid invoices into cash. Get up to 80% of invoice value within 24 hours.
BRIDGE
Loan
Bridgement Invoice Finance
Turn unpaid invoices into cash. Get up to 90% within 24 hours. Perfect for B2B businesses.
ESKOM_ESD
ESD Grant
Eskom Contractor Development
Get trained and funded to become an Eskom contractor. Engineering and energy sector focus.
Funding in North West
Provincial and National Programmes
Businesses in North West 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
North West 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.