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Industrial Development Corporation (South Africa)

Funds large-scale industrial growth initiatives in South Africa through development finance for strategic sectors and job-producing investments.

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Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs3
Active grants2
Total grants3
About

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, known as IDC South Africa, is South Africa's state-owned development finance institution, owned by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Founded in 1940, it brings 85 years of operation and sits behind a R161.9 billion asset base. In its latest reported year it approved R20.7 billion in funding, disbursed R17.8 billion, and helped cr…

Programs & grants under this funder
IDC Agri-Industrial Fund

Invests Blended debt-and-grant finance for black-owned agro-processing enterprises in South Africa.

1 grant
IDC Agri-Industrial Fund
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
IDC Innovation Fund (PYEI / NPMN)

Funds innovative solutions that create employment pathways for South African youth.

1 grant
IDC Innovation Fund — Round 3
Closed
— pool
IDC Social Employment Fund (SEF)

Invests in civil society organizations creating community-level employment opportunities in South Africa.

1 grant
IDC Social Employment Fund
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.idc.co.za