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A hub for the economic growth and innovation of the cyber security sector has opened in NSW. The NSW Cyber Security Node is one of five nodes that have been created in partnership with AustCyber. With manufacturers increasingly exposed to cyber threats due to the uptake of digital production solutions and industrial internet of things … Continue reading Cyber security node launched in NSW with federal partnership →

This week the Western Australian government has announced two grants for innovative businesses to set up in the state. The state government will provide support for local businesses through the X-TEND WA program. Six education programs for investors and innovators are part of the $516,000 pilot program. The programs range from business scale up strategies … Continue reading WA offers investment for innovation →

In launching the Western Australian (WA) government’s Diversify WA vision, the state government identified technology and advanced manufacturing as one of the key economic sectors that will build a more resilient, sustainable and growing economy. To achieve this vision, the WA government will reduce barriers to diversification, foster innovation and demonstrate fiscal responsibility so to … Continue reading Manufacturing key to future of WA economy →

Applications are now open for $5 million in funding for businesses in regional South Australia. Part of the $150 million Regional Growth Fund, the fund hopes to create new economic opportunities for communities across South Australia. “The Regional Growth Fund is a 10-year commitment offering $15 million in grants annually to support projects which unlock … Continue reading Manufacturers supported to submit projects in regional South Australia →

Ten Australian businesses will share $200,000 of funding to overcome barriers of commercialisation and to take their technology to the next level. The funding is through the Leap Vouchers program of the Australian government’s Industry Growth Centre for the energy resources sector, NERA. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said NERA’s program will … Continue reading Funding allows businesses to take technology to the next level →

The Queensland state government is increasing its efforts to attract business to the state with a $40 million boost in the state budget for the Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund. In a press statement on the state government’s website earlier this week, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the additional funding, being provided over … Continue reading $40 million for Qld businesses, manufacturing a focus →

The NSW Government has signed up to a new National Partnership Agreement for the Skilling Australians Fund (NPA SAF), allowing the state Government to access up to $500 million funding from the Federal Government over five years to support training opportunities for apprentices and trainees in NSW. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills, John Barilaro, said the $500 … Continue reading NSW to skill the future workforce with $500m Commonwealth funding →

Australia’s largest medical device accelerator program, MedTech’s Got Talent, will receive a $500,000 grant through the Incubator Support initiative to build start-ups in the fields of medical devices, laboratory equipment, diagnostics, bionics and eHealth. According to a joint media release by the minister for jobs and innovation, Michaelia Cash, and the minister for small and family … Continue reading Gov offers new $500,000 grant for medtech start-ups →

The NSW government has announced a new $30 million skills initiative that offers NSW small businesses and their staff access to free TAFE business skills training programs. The state minister for skills John Barilaro said the new Skills for Business program meant local businesses and their staff could undertake free TAFE NSW qualifications in subjects … Continue reading NSW offers $30m towards TAFE programs for small businesses →

Fund manager group Charter Hall has paid $55.35 million for a 58-hectare site in Melbourne’s south-west, with plans to develop a $330 million industrial park. The fund manager acquired the industrial site, located at 442-540 Doherty’s Road, Truganina from private investors. The asset sits nearby to the existing Drystone estate which Charter Hall acquired in … Continue reading Charter Hall to develop $330 million industrial park in Melbourne →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced a new $4 million Advanced Manufacturing Early Stage Research Fund (AMESRF) to help Australian manufacturers take their concepts to the next level. Supported by the Commonwealth Government, the  fund will run from 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 with up to $1 million available in annual funding allocation to back industry-led, … Continue reading AMGC offers $4 million fund to small manufacturers →

The Queensland Government is providing almost $350,000 to fund innovation kick-starting safer handling and a more enjoyable experience for motorcycle riders world-wide. In a media release last week, Minister for Innovation Leeanne Enoch said two Brisbane-based companies – Queensland Motorcycle Innovation and Heluva ­ – have received Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas funding to back bright ideas … Continue reading Qld Government backs innovative motorcycle technology →

The WA Government will transform the existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour into a world-class waterfront precinct, creating hundreds of jobs in the northern suburbs. Delivering on an election commitment to kick-start the development, the McGowan Government has committed $120 million over the life of the project and will see the long-awaited transformation finally get underway. … Continue reading Ocean Reef Marina project to see creation of “hundred of jobs”: WA Government →

The program guidelines have been released for the new $47.5 million Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund. The purpose of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund is to help the Australian manufacturing sector transition to globally focused, high skill, advanced manufacturing. “Manufacturing continues to be a major part of our economy, but the sector needs to continue its … Continue reading Government helps to advance Australian manufacturing →

The 2017 NSW Budget has been revealed, including $72.7 billion for infrastructure and $96 million to support local businesses. Here is a breakdown: Infrastructure $7.2 billion in Government investment for the third stage of WestConnex, including the M4-M5 link $4.9 billion across four years for Sydney Metro City and South West $3.5 billion across four years … Continue reading NSW Budget: $73b for infrastructure and $96m for local businesses →

Toowoomba manufacturers Gessner Industries and Global Rotomoulding have received the first $175,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government’s $20 million Made in Queensland program. The grants will allow Gessner Industries and Global Rotomoulding to improve their systems, processes and skills in order to grow their businesses and create jobs, said State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham. … Continue reading Queensland manufacturers receive $175k grant →

The federal budget will include a $100 million fund for manufacturers to diversify and expand their businesses, in the wake of the death of Australian car manufacturing. Primarily, the money is aimed at South Australian and Victorian manufacturing bases, and will be used to boost innovation, according to Industry Minister Arthur Sinodinos. The minister said the … Continue reading Manufacturing to receive $100M in federal budget →

A Victorian vehicle manufacturing start-up aiming to produce the first Australian-made electric vehicles has been given a kick-start thanks to a new funding initiative by CSIRO. CSIRO Kick-Start is an initiative that offers dollar-matched funding of up to $50,000 to enable research projects for start-ups and small businesses that are on their way to becoming Australian success … Continue reading CSIRO backs Victorian electric vehicle manufacturing start-up →

​Long-awaited funding of $40 million for the Innovative Manufacturing CRC has been announced at today’s CRC Association annual conference.

Food manufacturer Colonial Farm has received $1.1 million in assistance as part of Melbourne’s North Innovation and Investment Fund.