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      Have You Submitted An Application For The R12.8 Million CDI Growth Fund?

      South African small businesses in search of a cash injection, enabling them to scale up and create much-needed jobs, are responding enthusiastically to a Craft and Design Institute (CDI) Growth Fund call for funding applications.

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      Time is running out

      The fund is mandated to allocate R12,8 million to SMEs (country-wide, and across sectors). The deadline for submissions is Friday 12 July at 17h00. The fund is managed by CDI Capital, a CDI subsidiary.

      Financing comes from the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT).

      “We made the call for applications on 12 June and received 60 submissions within a fortnight from businesses that are growing,” says CDI Executive Director Erica Elk.

      Related:CDI Growth Fund Is Opens For New Round Of Applications

      “We are delighted by this response, and we expect to receive considerably more applications. Our experience with the previous funding round shows that the bulk of submissions are received during the final week. Businesses shouldn’t wait until the last day though as there are a few uploads required, so the sooner they apply the better.”

      Over half of the applications received to date (12-28 June) are from Gauteng, with the remainder from Limpopo, KZN, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. They represent craft, design, light manufacturing and other enterprises that range from tourism and logistics to vehicle security and retail.

      Who can apply

      Ryan Rode, project coordinator for CDI Capital, says funding is open to South African-owned businesses which operate within South Africa, have been established for at least a year, and have turnover or assets over R1 million. Applicants must demonstrate their year-on-year growth and/or the potential for sufficient growth.

      Related:Government Funding And Grants For Small Businesses

      Applicants must also match 20% of the grant contribution of the Fund through a cash contribution and achieve agreed objectives. The funding is a grant and is not paid back to the Fund.

      “The CDI Growth Fund is very specific in its focus – we are looking for SMEs that are about to employ new staff to meet growing demand and which need the capital to expand their operations,” says Rode.

      “Unemployment is a national crisis and this is an opportunity for small businesses to grow in a supportive, mentored environment and create desperately-needed jobs.”

      In its previous funding round (2012-2015) the CDI helped create 464 jobs in 45 businesses. Participating SMEs grew their combined annual revenue by 73% during those three years.

      How you can apply

      Shortlisted applicants in the current round will be notified by 12 August, and they will proceed to the Investment Committee for further interviews and assessments before the final selection is made. To find out more and apply by 12 July 17h00: http://cdicapital.co.za/growthfund/

      Related:The Ultimate Guide To New Business Funding

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