Manufacturing businesses can access grants for modernising equipment, improving productivity, adopting advanced processes and breaking into export markets. Both state and federal programs target advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience and workforce development — particularly for businesses that produce physical goods in Australia.
In Queensland, queensland's grant programs are administered through business queensland, advance queensland, qrida and a network of industry bodies including screen queensland.
Open programs
3 totalA grant program that supports women-founded and led innovation-driven enterprises preparing for early-stage capital raises. The fund provides grants from $50,000 to $200,000 matched at a 1:3 ratio to help Queensland female founders close investment rounds and grow their businesses across various industries.
A support program that helps large corporate organisations engage with Queensland innovative businesses to develop creative solutions to industrial challenges. The program provides networking opportunities, co-funded open innovation processes, and access to government-supported hubs in key technology areas to facilitate partnerships between corporates and local innovators.
Industry Research Fellowships provide support to PhD qualified researchers to undertake innovative research in partnership with an industry partner that addresses a key industry issue or challenge. The program aims to spur innovation, produce new technologies and services, and create high-paying jobs.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.