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South Africa Sector Grants

Green & Sustainability Business Grants

The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.

45grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Net Zero Support

Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.

Renewable Energy Grants

Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.

Circular Economy

Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.

South African Clean Energy Grants

45 grants found

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IDC

Partnership Programmes

Partnership programmes for businesses

Up to R187 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Crisis Funding

Funding for businesses in crisis

Over R1,5 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Industry Sector Funding

Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations

Up to R1 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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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.

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The DTIC

Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments

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

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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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.

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsExport & Trade
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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.

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
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.

VariesSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African clean energy grants