Risk Capital Fund — Project Development Finance
Applicants must present a viable, costed concept or business plan and provide a 20% own contribution before approved funding is released.
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Loan Eastern Cape
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About
Supports development work for high-impact projects before project or business take-off. It can fund preliminary studies and plans, including feasibility work, market testing, technical studies, and prototype development.
What it covers
- Sourcing of intellectual property opinions and patent support
- Certification activities, including quality assurance standards (ISO)
- Detailed primary market research
- Built environment professional services
- Sector and industry related research and planning
- Technical studies
- Prototype development or improvement
- Production of market samples or testing
Who can apply
Strategic venture requiring seed capital prior to start-up for project development support, with demonstrated sponsor effort and commitment through actual or quasi capital invested to date
Well-developed, costed concept/business plan and pre-feasibility study where applicable
Benchmark model of the concept to assess and test viability
Applicant’s 20% own contribution before release of approved funding
Business must demonstrate commercial viability, profitability, and access to markets; projects for public goods or social services are excluded
Registered and tax compliant or in good standing with SARS
Documents to prepare
Completed and signed application form
Well-developed, costed concept/business plan
Business registration documents
IDs of the business owners
Tax clearance or proof of good standing with SARS, where applicable
Proof of address (lease agreement or title deed), where applicable
Proof of preliminary studies conducted, where applicable
How to apply
- 1Complete and sign the application form.
- 2Submit one application per applicant, by hand delivery or electronically, to a designated ECDC regional office.
- 3Applications that pass screening are packaged for committee evaluation and final approval.
Sources
Official sourceEastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)Checked against www.ecdc.co.za on 24 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.