Agro-processing Support Scheme (APSS)
OBJECTIVE
To stimulate investment by SA Agro-Processing /beneficiation (agri-business) enterprises. Investment to achieve some of the following:
- Increased Capacity
- Employment Creation
- Modernised Machinery & Equipment
- Competitiveness & productivity improvement
- Broadening Participation
BENEFICIARIES
SA Registered Entities in the following sub-sectors:
- Food & beverage value addition and processing (including Black winemakers)
- Furniture manufacturing
- Fibre processing
- Feed production; and
- Fertilizer production
BENEFITS
Reimbursable cost-sharing Incentive Scheme of 20% to 30% to a max of R20 million for qualifying costs:
- New machinery, equipment & tools;
- New commercial vehicles registered in the name of the applicant;
- Buildings;
- Competitiveness Improvement Costs
SHARE
Implementing agency
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Contact details
Ms Suzan Chiloane
Tel: +27 (12) 394 1208
Ms Semakaleng Mangwedi
Tel: +27 (12) 394 1073
Ms Rinny Mmakau
Tel: +27 (12) 394 1618
APSSapplications@thedtic.gov.za
Enquiries: APSScontact@thedtic.gov.za
