FUNDING ACROSS
MULTIPLE INDUSTRY SECTORS
The primary driving force of commercially sustainable industrial development and innovation in South Africa and the rest of the African continent.
Who & How We Help
AGRO-PROCESSING & AGRICULTURE
Developing a competitive industry in the food, beverage, fibre, forestry and agro-derivative industries; that utilises and develops local and regional resources to supply domestic demand and increase participation in international trade.
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS & PHARMACEUTICALS
Developing a competitive downstream chemicals industry (Including plastics and pharmaceuticals) that will meet consumer demand in the local, regional and global markets.
BASIC & SPECIALITY CHEMICALS
The local chemicals industry plays a significant role to the country’s economy, contributing in the region of 5% to GDP and 25% of South Africa’s overall manufacturing sales. The sector-is a source of employment providing a livelihood to a large section of SA’s population.
CLOTHING & TEXTILES
Offering support to a variety of enterprises across the sector, ranging from creators of home décor to leather goods producers to manufacturers of natural synthetic fabrics.
BASIC METALS AND MINING
We fund development of Basic metals manufacturing capacity, mining of minerals that supports the inputs to metals value chain and strategic minerals such as energy and food security minerals.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Financing projects that have a high developmental impact meaning they have potential to create or preserve jobs, support local opportunities, bring about transformation in the economy and develop emerging entrepreneurs and black industrialists.
MEDIA & AUDIO VISUALS
Developing a sustainable motion picture value chain in South Africa through funding the production of feature films, television shows, animation and documentaries.
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Offering finance, and where relevant, technical assistance to a range of manufacturers, with the aim of seeing a competitive and diversified local machinery and capital equipment industry.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Our goal is to unlock infrastructure development to create an environment that helps grow South Africa’s economy.
TOURISM
Primarily investing in the accommodation sub-sector, with a particular focus on business hotels in fast growing areas – high impact, sustainable, tourist attraction that provide niche products offerings.
AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
Offering funding as well as industry and project development support to businesses involved in developing the automotive, rail, aerospace and ship industries.
HOW TO
APPLY FOR FUNDING
Application for funding should be in writing and should include an executive summary and a business plan.
STEP 1
BUSINESS PLAN
Draw up a well-researched business plan, stating a compelling case for funding
STEP 2
REGISTER ONLINE
*Applications can also be submitted at the IDC office
STEP 3
UPLOAD APPLICATION
Upload your application with the relevant documents, certificates and business plan
STEP 4
PROCESS APPLICATION
IDC will confirm that it has received your application. While processing we may ask you to supply extra information or documentation
STEP 5
APPROVAL STATUS
IDC will give you feedback on the outcome of your application, in writing. If your application is successful, due diligence will be conducted on your business.
STEP 6
LOAN CONTRACT
Once the IDC has satisfied itself of your bona fides, you will be asked to sign a loan contract
STEP 7