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Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA)

EMIA

Supports continuous reimbursement assistance for South African exporters covering trade missions pavilions and investment recruitment missions.

OpenDepartment of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa)South Africa
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About

The Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) scheme, administered by South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), partially reimburses South African exporters and trade associations for qualifying costs incurred in developing export markets or recruiting foreign direct investment into South Africa. EMIA operates on a rolling basis with no fixed application dead…

What this grant funds

Export market development and foreign direct investment recruitment by SA exporters and trade associations.

Key facts
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.thedtic.gov.za