Advanced Manufacturing Grants in Australia

The Private Sector Pathways Program supports Queensland-based small-to-medium enterprises to collaborate with corporate partners on solving specific business challenges and developing commercialisation opportunities. Selected applicants receive co-funding of up to $200,000 from the Queensland government and their corporate partner to trial innovative solutions over 6-12 months, while retaining intellectual property ownership.

The Corporate Innovation Network connects large corporate organisations with Queensland innovative businesses to develop creative solutions to industrial challenges. The program provides networking opportunities, co-funded open innovation processes through the Private Sector Pathways Program, and access to government-supported hubs in artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, advanced robotics, and agtech.

Eligible Victorian construction and advanced manufacturing businesses will have access to free digital skills training to upskill leaders an... Access to free digital skills training opportunities for eligible Victorian construction and advanced manufacturing businesses Ongoing

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds four distinct grant opportunity streams tailored to address the program outcomes: Sovereign Industrial Priorities Skilling Exports Security. The Exports stream provides support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome export barriers and help defence industry build scale and competitiveness in defence capability priority areas as identified by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy. Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are a SME with less than 200 employees are registered for GST have an accoun

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds four distinct grant opportunity streams tailored to address the program outcomes: Sovereign Industrial Priorities Skilling Exports Security. The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream will assist eligible small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to purchase manufacturing plant and equipment which is used directly to develop and/or deliver programs that are in line with the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy. Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are a SME with less than 200 employees are registered for GST have

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds four distinct grant opportunity streams tailored to address the program outcomes: Sovereign Industrial Priorities Skilling Exports Security. The Security stream helps Australian defence industry improve and maintain security in priority areas as identified by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and in line with the Defence Industry Security Program. Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are a SME with less than 200 employees are registered for GST have an account with an Australian financial institution are non-income tax exempt and are one of the followin

This grant provides funding to eligible organisations to deliver specialised sectoral advice and expertise to startups and innovative SMEs, helping them commercialise and grow their businesses. Services include industry connections, access to facilities, transformative growth activities, training, and assistance with IP strategies within government priority areas.

Innovation Connections provided advice and funding to support research projects in businesses. The program paired businesses with independent facilitators who developed roadmaps and recommendations, then provided grants reimbursing up to 50% of researcher placement costs (up to $50,000 per placement type) to help implement research projects with commercial potential.

Provides matched funding of $2,500 to $20,000 (up to 50% of costs) to help businesses implement recommendations from the Growth services facilitation stage. Funding supports activities such as skills development, industry certifications, marketing strategies, management restructuring, and digital strategy improvements.

A strategic, sector-based program providing support to Australian businesses and researchers in 6 priority industry sectors. Support includes workshops, training, advice, collaboration opportunities, networking, researcher connections, international tradeshow participation, and project funding.

Supporting manufacturers to invest in advanced technologies to expand their businesses. Grants of between $50,000 to $250,000 are available. All grants must be matched by a minimum cash co-contribution of $2 for every $1 gran... Closed on 6 Apr 2023

Helping Victorian manufacturers and medical technology businesses to scale-up local manufacturing projects. This program will provide between $100,000 and $500,000 per project with the applicant providing 1:1 matched cash co-contribution. Closed on 5 Apr 2022