Funding Solutions Hub
We know that your time is precious, and your business success relies on efficiency. That’s why we’re here to help, making the funding process as simple as possible through guidance and information supplied.
WHY CHOOSE THE IDC
Our comprehensive financial solutions and services are tailored to your business needs, with sector specific funding and a focus on entrepreneurs, black industrialists as well as women and youth. Our business ethic and clear goals make the funding process streamlined and efficient, with little risk and maximum benefit.
We fund start-up and existing businesses with a minimum funding requirement of R1 million and a maximum of R1 billion.
Below are some key documents you may find valuable.
HOW-TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
IDC Business Plan Guideline Series Videos
How we offer funding to you
INDUSTRY SECTORS
We support developmental goals across 10 industry sectors, namely: Agro-Processing & Agriculture; Automotive & Transport Equipment; Chemicals, Medical & Industrial Mineral products; Energy; Infrastructure; Machinery, Equipment & Electronics; Media & Audio-Visual; Mining & Metals; Textiles & Wood Products; Tourism & Services.
TAILORED FUNDING PRODUCTS
Through our Partnership Programmes department, we offer a variety of Tailored Funding Products that provide funding by way of niche and innovative financial programmes. All with the goal of maximising industrial development in Southern Africa.
CRISIS FUNDING
The IDC seeks to support communities in need due to unforeseen natural disasters or circumstances out of the control of the business owner. In the past 3 years, similar funds (Covid-19 Fund; Unrest Business Recovery Fund; Flood Relief Fund) have helped countless businesses survive tough times and saved thousands of jobs.
HOW TO
APPLY FOR FUNDING
STEP 1
FIND THE RIGHT FUND
Review the IDC funding page, to find out what fund you qualify for.
Let’s find out what fund you qualify for.
STEP 2
GET ORGANISED
Gather all the required documents you will need
in order to complete your application swiftly.
STEP 3
REGISTER AND SUBMIT APPLICATION
Register online, fill in the form and upload all the relevant documents
you have now gathered. IDC will confirm that it has received your application.
While processing we may ask you to supply extra information or documentation.
STEP 4
THE APPROVAL PROCESS
We will inform you in writing whether your application has been successful.
If your proposal is green lit, we will conduct due diligence on your business.
If we are satisfied with your bona fides, you will be asked to sign a loan contract
and funds will be distributed as per our agreement.
STEP 5
LET’S GET YOU REGISTERED!
Now that you know what fund you qualify for, and what documents
you will need, let’s go!
Applications can also be submitted at the IDC offices.