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YOUR PARNER IN
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
DID YOU
KNOW
- IDC provides business funding from a minimum of R1 million up to R1 billion
- The IDC is on a mission to promote entrepreneurship by building key industries
- More than R15 billion worth of funding was disbursed during the 2017-2018 financial year
- IDC has a wide footprint consisting of 15 regional offices and nine satellite offices
THE IDC FUNDS
BUSINESSES IN THE FOLLOWING SECTORS
AGRO-PROCESSING & AGRICULTUREDeveloping 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 & PHARMACEUTICALSDeveloping a competitive downstream chemicals industry (Including plastics and pharmaceuticals) that will meet consumer demand in the local, regional and global markets.
BASIC & SPECIALITY CHEMICALSContributing towards the creation of a globally competitive and diversified local basic metal and mining resource industry that produces a significant amount of the metal products and minerals for the local market and the rest of Africa.
CLOTHING & TEXTILESOffering 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.
HEAVY 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.
LIGHT MANUFACTURINGFinancing 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 & MOTION PICTURESDeveloping a sustainable motion picture value chain in South Africa through funding the production of feature films, television shows, animation and documentaries.
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTOffering 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.
NEW INDUSTRIESSupporting and nurturing emerging industry value chains and enabling technologies that have the potential to make a significant impact on South Africa.
TOURISM
Primary 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 EQUIPMENTOffering funding as well as industry and project development support to businesses involved in developing the automotive, rail, aerospace and ship industries.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTUREOur goal is to unlock infrastructure development to create an environment that helps grow South Africa’s economy.
FIND YOUR SECTOR
be in the know & apply for funding today!
business plan guidelines
GENERAL CRITERIA
business SUPPORT
HOW TO
apply for funding
STEP 1
business plan
Draw up a well-researched business plan, stating a compelling case for funding
STEP 2
register online
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 inform you in writing whether your application has been successful. If your proposal in green-lit, the IDC will conduct due diligence 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
Begin funding
The IDC will then start disbursing the funds as per your agreement
APPLY FOR FUNDING NOW
VISIT WWW.IDC.CO.ZA