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Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)

BIS

Supports research teams and institutions for BIS in manufacturing, energy systems, and aerospace.

The Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS) is a South African government programme administered by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to support black-owned enterprises building value-adding industrial capacity in manufacturing. A qualifying black industrialist is defined as a juristic person with more than 51% black ownership — held by South African citizens of African, Colou…

Manufacturing investment by >51% black-owned SA enterprises in IPAP priority sectors: clean energy, aerospace, automotive, agro-processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, ocean economy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.thedtic.gov.za