Programme: Support Programme
for Industrial Innovation (SPII) and SPII Product
Process Development (PPD) Scheme
Organisation: Department of Trade and Industry managed by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
Type of Support
· Funding
Programme Description
The PPD Scheme is a non taxable non repayable grant of between 50% and 85% of the qualifying costs incurred during the technical development stage of the project.
The maximum amount per project is R2 million. The funding varies according to BEE Ownership as follows:
· For enterprises with 25% BEE shareholding, the grant is 50% of qualifying costs;
· For enterprises with more than 25% but equal to 50% BEE shareholding, the grant is 75% of qualifying costs;
· For greater than 50% shareholding by women or people with disabilities, the grant is 75% of qualifying costs; and
· For enterprises with BEE shareholding of more than 50%, the grant is 85% of qualifying costs.
Target Market
Small, very small and micro enterprises
Application Process
Total assets (excluding fixed property) must be below R5 million and a turnover of less than R13 million as well as total of less than 50 employees.
The development and subsequent production must take place in South Africa.
All the Intellectual Property rights are to reside in a South African registered company.
The products developed must comply with the relevant National and International Standards.
Products / processes developed for a single client do not qualify.
Success Stories
i. The development and commercialisation of Lebone Coffin by Cebisa Isizwe Close Corporation received support from the programme. The coffin is designed in a unique space saving pyramid shape and it contains a material that changes colour a few hours after a corpse has been placed in it. This colour change serves as a deterrent to coffin theft.
ii. The Apnoea Monitor by Infantrust Parenting Solutions (Pty) Limited received support from the programme. This is a portable pressure sensitive monitor that alerts care givers if a baby ceases breathing for an overly long period during sleep (20 seconds).
iii. Nguni Juice CC, founded by Mr Norman Mpedi enjoyed success in the commercialisation of value-added products from indigenous fruits and plants. They developed the Umviyo Cider and Liquor, which is made from the fruit of the vangueria infausta tree. This was the first known attempt to develop a cider from the fruit of this tree for commercial sale.
Contact Details
Industrial Development Corporation of SA LTD
19 Fredman Drive, Sandown
P.O. Box 784055
Sandton, 2146
Tel: 011 269 3917
Enquiries: Nikki Gwaze
Telephone: 011 269 3073
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries email: [email protected]
Web: www.spii.co.za
Organisation: Department of Trade and Industry managed by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
Type of Support
· Funding
Programme Description
The PPD Scheme is a non taxable non repayable grant of between 50% and 85% of the qualifying costs incurred during the technical development stage of the project.
The maximum amount per project is R2 million. The funding varies according to BEE Ownership as follows:
· For enterprises with 25% BEE shareholding, the grant is 50% of qualifying costs;
· For enterprises with more than 25% but equal to 50% BEE shareholding, the grant is 75% of qualifying costs;
· For greater than 50% shareholding by women or people with disabilities, the grant is 75% of qualifying costs; and
· For enterprises with BEE shareholding of more than 50%, the grant is 85% of qualifying costs.
Target Market
Small, very small and micro enterprises
Application Process
Total assets (excluding fixed property) must be below R5 million and a turnover of less than R13 million as well as total of less than 50 employees.
The development and subsequent production must take place in South Africa.
All the Intellectual Property rights are to reside in a South African registered company.
The products developed must comply with the relevant National and International Standards.
Products / processes developed for a single client do not qualify.
Success Stories
i. The development and commercialisation of Lebone Coffin by Cebisa Isizwe Close Corporation received support from the programme. The coffin is designed in a unique space saving pyramid shape and it contains a material that changes colour a few hours after a corpse has been placed in it. This colour change serves as a deterrent to coffin theft.
ii. The Apnoea Monitor by Infantrust Parenting Solutions (Pty) Limited received support from the programme. This is a portable pressure sensitive monitor that alerts care givers if a baby ceases breathing for an overly long period during sleep (20 seconds).
iii. Nguni Juice CC, founded by Mr Norman Mpedi enjoyed success in the commercialisation of value-added products from indigenous fruits and plants. They developed the Umviyo Cider and Liquor, which is made from the fruit of the vangueria infausta tree. This was the first known attempt to develop a cider from the fruit of this tree for commercial sale.
Contact Details
Industrial Development Corporation of SA LTD
19 Fredman Drive, Sandown
P.O. Box 784055
Sandton, 2146
Tel: 011 269 3917
Enquiries: Nikki Gwaze
Telephone: 011 269 3073
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries email: [email protected]
Web: www.spii.co.za
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