Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)
Applicants must be black industrialists who own, manage and control a manufacturing business, meet the scheme’s mandatory requirements and comply with the legislation governing their sector.
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About
BIS provides cost-sharing grant support to black industrialists in manufacturing and productive sectors. It can support capital investment, feasibility studies, post-investment support and business development services.
What it covers
- Capital investment costs
- Feasibility studies towards a bankable business plan, up to R3 million
- Post-investment support, up to R500 000
- Business development services, up to R2 million
Who can apply
More than 51% black ownership; dominant black ownership and management control may be considered for projects deemed strategic by the dtic.
Applicants must exercise control over the business and take personal risk in it.
The business must operate in manufacturing, with particular reference to IPAP and Re-imagined Industrial Strategy focus areas.
Applicants must comply with mandatory requirements in paragraph 4 of the BIS guidelines and sector legislation.
Black people are defined as Africans, Coloureds and Indians who meet the stated South African citizenship criteria.
How to apply
- 1Submit BIS applications through the Online Incentive Solution (OIS) platform; applications by email are no longer accepted.
Sources
Official sourceDepartment of Trade, Industry and CompetitionChecked against www.thedtic.gov.za on 26 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.