Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)
Applicants must be registered legal entities in South Africa, and projects must meet the stated B-BBEE requirements or applicable grace period.
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About
The CIP is a cost-sharing incentive for infrastructure considered critical to an investment. It supports approved applicants or infrastructure projects after verifiable milestones, helping lower the cost of doing business.
What it covers
- Qualifying infrastructural development costs
- Infrastructure deemed critical to an investment
Who can apply
Applicant must be a registered legal entity in South Africa.
Project must be at least a level four B-BBEE contributor, subject to the stated QSE exemptions.
Foreign direct investment applicants may use recognition of contributions in lieu of a direct sale of equity where the stated conditions apply.
Projects have a 15-month grace period after application submission to comply with the B-BBEE requirement; a B-BBEE certificate must be submitted at claim stage.
Applicants may not receive CIP funding for the same infrastructure activity funded or co-funded through the Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility.
Other dtic incentive applicants may apply if the proposed infrastructure activity items are not the same.
Documents to prepare
Critical Infrastructure Programme Application Form
Critical Infrastructure Programme Feasibility Study application form
B-BBEE certificate at claim stage
How to apply
- 1Complete the Critical Infrastructure Programme Application Form.
- 2Submit the application to CIPApps@thedtic.gov.za.
- 3For a feasibility study application, use the Critical Infrastructure Programme – Feasibility Study application form.
Sources
Official sourcethe dticChecked against www.thedtic.gov.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.