The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) has opened applications for grants supporting innovative projects in the craft and design sectors in South Africa. The fund provides financial assistance to businesses looking to scale and enhance their market presence.
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur aged 18–35, working anywhere in South Africa? Do you have an innovative product, a groundbreaking service, or a disruptive business model with proven market traction? If your venture has the potential to scale with the right funding, the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW programme is looking for you.
What’s in it for you?
Successful applicants will receive:
Funding between R200,000 and R1,000,000Â to accelerate business growth.
Support for innovation, including product development, business models, and marketing strategies.
An opportunity to scale up and expand your workforce.
A chance to drive positive change through alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About OCIF GROW
OCIF GROW is a new funding initiative under the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), designed to support young entrepreneurs in South Africa. The programme is an extension of Orange Corners’ incubation and acceleration initiatives worldwide, aimed at addressing the financing needs of young business owners across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
How to Apply
Applications for OCIF GROW can be done online HERE. The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2025.
For full details and to apply, visit the CDI Capital OCIF page.
More about CDI Capital and OCIF IGNITE
OCIF in South Africa is managed by CDI Capital. In addition to OCIF GROW, CDI Capital also oversees OCIF IGNITE, a fund available exclusively to participants of the Orange Corners Designs programme, operated by the Craft + Design Institute (CDI) non-profit company.
Your funding experts
InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control.