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Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS)

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The Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) provides a 20% to 30% cost-sharing grant up to R20 million over a two-year investment period for South African agro-processing and agribusiness enterprises. An additional 10% grant may be considered for projects meeting economic benefit criteria.

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Key facts

Organiser: The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Opens: June 1, 2026
Amount: ZAR 20,000,000 · Grant
Open to: South Africa
Sectors: Food and agriculture

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Key questions about Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS)

Who can apply to Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS)?

Eligible locations: South Africa. The company must be incorporated in South Africa. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Food and agriculture. Other requirements: Must not reduce employment levels from the 12-month average prior to application; Must submit a 3-year business plan and financial projections; Application must be submitted prior to the start of processing or activities applied for.

When is the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) deadline?

Applications open on June 1, 2026.

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Verified on November 1, 2026 against the official page.