Access the Black Industrialist Scheme

As the CEO or CFO of a fast-growing, black-owned industrial business, you’re no stranger to the complex journey of scaling production, modernising facilities, or breaking into new markets. That’s where strategic capital raising, backed by powerful DTIC incentives, can make the difference between stalled growth and market-leading momentum.

One standout opportunity is the Black Industrialist Scheme (BIS)—a cornerstone of the DTIC’s industrial transformation agenda. The BIS is a cost-sharing grant that offsets between 30% and 50% of qualifying project costs, up to a ceiling of R50 million. It supports black-owned manufacturers at various stages – whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding operations, or acquiring facilities.

Eligible expenditures include:

• Capital investments such as machinery, equipment, industrial property, and even green or efficiency-enhancing technology.

• Feasibility studies – up to R3 million – to underpin a bankable business plan.

• Post-investment support, including specialised technical and financial training  – up to R500 000.

• Business development services, such as product design, IT systems, and procurement – up to R2 million 

These funds are designed to fuel growth, job creation, and industrial empowerment. But applying successfully isn’t straightforward. CEOs and CFOs often find themselves navigating complex eligibility criteria—such as majority black ownership, management control, sector alignment, minimum capital investment thresholds, and B-BBEE compliance – plus preparing a compelling case for employment impact, localisation, and co-funding strategy.

That’s where Decusatio Working Capital Solutions and our advisory partners can add real value. Our experienced team excels in crafting persuasive, compliant BIS submissions – everything from feasibility studies and business plans all the way to post-investment claims and stakeholder coordination. We bring the technical insight, regulatory fluency, and submission discipline required to turn a strong project into an approved grant award.

If you’re an executive driving transformation at the helm of a qualifying industrial concern – and are ready to convert ambition into capital—let us shoulder the grant-application burden. Complete the form to your right and start your journey toward unlocking DTIC capital, fast-tracking your expansion, modernisation, and long-term sustainability.

Sponsor a Black Industrialist initiative

If you are looking for an innovative way to deploy your Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding for maximum benefit to your supply chain, then let’s discuss utilising our “Sponsor a Black Industrialist” offering.

Through this initiative, we can support your supply chain with strategic funding and financial optimisation – allowing your key beneficiaries to flourish without ongoing funding support.

We have an excellent case study on this offering where we were able to save a Measured Entity up to 80% of their annual ESD spend and unlock both DTIC incentive funding as well as affordable debt options.