Programme: Transformation and Entrepreneurship Scheme- People with Disabilities Fund

Organisation: Industrial Development Corporation


Type of Support

·         Funding

·         Business planning

·         Training

·         Mentorship


Programme Description

The programme awards a maximum of R8 million


Target Market

Companies owned by people with disabilities


Application Process

The person / people with disabilities must have a minimum shareholding of 50% plus one share, (shareholding between 25% and 50% will be considered on revised terms)

Shareholders must have a direct or indirect total net asset base of less than R15 million


Success Stories

 i.            The Park inn Newlands Hotel in Cape Town was built with funding from the IDC, is part owned and operated by the deaf community.


Contact Details

Head office

19 Fredman Drive, Sandown

Telephone: 011 269 3000

Fax: 011 269 3116

Call Centre: 0860 693 888

Email callcentre@idc.co.za


The company website: http://www.idc.co.za/