Can land be used as collateral when applying for DTIC incentives?
For many South African entrepreneurs, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. Whether you are operating in manufacturing, agro-processing, or another priority sector, incentives from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) – such as the Black Industrialist Scheme (BIS) or the Agro-Processing Support Scheme – can play a meaningful […]
Working Capital Trends – December 2025
This monthly blog from Decusatio Working Capital Solutions tracks the key trends shaping how South Africa’s growth businesses access funding and raise capital. Our focus is on practical insights around working capital solutions, strategic fundraising and the funding structures available to entrepreneurs, founders and management teams looking to scale their businesses sustainably. As 2025 comes to an end, […]
The inherent challenge with the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS)
If we look at our recent digital data, it is clear that the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) is generating a lot of interest from South African entrepreneurs looking at accessing DTIC incentives to help fund their expansion. Despite this interest, it has been one of the trickier incentives to access due to structural challenges in local […]
Working Capital Solutions Trends – October 2025
Each month, we analyse developments in working capital, capital raising, and business incentives to identify emerging opportunities.
