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The provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) said the companies as well as potential companies can apply for financial assistance and support through the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP).
The ECEP Fund aims to develop and equip business enterprises facing technical challenges to diversify and access international markets.
The fund will provide comprehensive support to businesses and intermediaries or organisations dedicated to implementing programmes and projects fostering their export initiative.
The programme support will focus on the following services:
The fund is geared toward businesses that are existing exporters or potential exporters in the following sub-sectors but not limited to:
Meanwhile, according to the provincial department, several exclusions should be noted when applying for the fund.
These include operational and working capital, contributing to production costs or purchase of stock, the building of any sort of infrastructure, and enterprises not based in the Western Cape.
The department said priority will be given to companies operating in industries with high export potential identified in the Western Cape economy.
In addition, planned intervention intends to develop successful exporters meeting client needs professionally.
Organisations, intermediaries, and businesses that qualify must meet the following minimum requirements:
“We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the online form and other relevant documentation so that you have the necessary information at hand when completing your application.”
According to the department, the fund is contingent upon budget availability, which will be made accessible through an open fund.
“The allocation of funds will be at the discretion of the department based on evaluation criteria and the availability of budgetary resources.”
The application forms for businesses and intermediaries can be accessed on these links:
In addition, only online applications will be accepted, and no e-mail or hand-delivered applications will be considered.
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