IDC Infrastructure Sector Funding : Industrial Development Corporation

Organisation : Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Facility Name : Infrastructure Sector Funding
Country : South Africa
Website : https://www.idc.co.za/infrastructure/

What is IDC Infrastructure Sector Funding?

The IDC Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit (SBU) enables infrastructure enterprises to pursue growth opportunities in water and sanitation, telecommunications, logistics, and transport. The unit offers funding instruments that include debt, equity, and guarantees tailored to clients’ businesses and project-specific needs. The structuring thereof and the funding terms are dependent on the business plans.

Related / Similar Facility : IDC Mining & Metals Sector Funding

What We Fund?

The SBU provides funding in the following sub-sectors of the value chain.

Water and Sanitation:
Supporting sustainable investments in the water sector to ensure the security of water supply, effective water management and conservation initiatives. For example.

Storage: reservoirs, dams.
Transportation: pipelines.
Bulk Services: Irrigation systems, pump stations.

Supporting projects that increase and extend broadband coverage to lower the cost of business and boost trade and business. This includes investments in fibre, wireless, transmission equipment, open access/shared infrastructure.

Logistics & Transport:
Supporting transport networks such as road, rail, and ports. To ensure a good logistics network that will allow local industries to be competitive and access new markets/suppliers in the rest of Africa. For example.

Land: road, rail, ropeways, shared storage (e.g., cold storage, silos), terminals, industrial hubs.
Marine: ports/terminals, shipping/cargo, waterways, offshore facilities, port facilities, marine storage.
Air: ports/terminals, cargo (freight).
Logistics and transport networks for oil and gas fall within the Chemicals SBU mandate.

Who Should Apply For IDC Infrastructure Sector Funding?

** New or existing companies with projects in our focus areas > R15 million.
** Projects between R1-15million are funded by the Smalls Business Finance Unit
** New projects, expansions and rehabilitations (fixed assets and working capital)
** Acquisitions are funded on a case-by-case basis, however, they must demonstrate an expansionary element with at least 50% being used for expansionary purposes; and
** Projects that exhibit sustainable economic merit and meet IDC funding parameters.

How To Apply For IDC Infrastructure Sector Funding?

Application for funding should be in writing and should include an executive summary and a business plan.

Step 1 : Business Plan
Draw up a well-researched business plan, stating a compelling case for funding

Step 2 : Register Online
Applications can also be submitted at the IDC office

Step 3 : Upload Application
Upload your application with the relevant documents, certificates and business plan

Step 4 : Process Application
IDC will confirm that it has received your application. While processing we may ask you to supply extra information or documentation

Step 5 :Approval Status
IDC will give you feedback on the outcome of your application, in writing. If your application is successful, due diligence will be conducted on your business.

Step 6 : Loan Contract
Once the IDC has satisfied itself of your bona fides, you will be asked to sign a loan contract

Step 7 : Begin Funding
Apply For Funding Now : https://protected.idc.co.za/clientportal/Home/Index?ReturnUrl=%2Fclientportal%2F