Grant
Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)
The Black Industrialists Scheme provides cost-sharing grants ranging from 30% to 50% up to R50 million for black-owned manufacturing enterprises in South Africa.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
- Amount
- ZAR 50,000,000 · Grant
- Open to
- South Africa
- Sectors
- Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Fashion and retail, Food and agriculture, Industry and manufacturing, Mobility and logistics, Space and aerospace
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)
Who can apply to Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)?
Eligible locations: South Africa. The company must be incorporated in South Africa. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Fashion and retail, Food and agriculture, Industry and manufacturing, Mobility and logistics, and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: High levels of black ownership (>51%) and management control; Must operate in designated manufacturing and productive sectors.
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Verified on November 1, 2026 against the official page.