Modern Manufacturing Initiative

Applications for the Collaboration Stream of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) are now open to Australian manufacturers, with $800 million in federal government funding available for major projects. 

The federal government is supporting the resources and critical minerals sector with almost $50 million in funding for eight projects that will help grow Australian businesses and add value to the battery and clean technology supply chains. 

Adelaide satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies has applied for a $5 Million federal government Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant, in addition to $4 million from the South Australian state government. The funding would enable the company to mass-produce 50 nanosatellites a year and increase staff to 128 in three years. CEO and co-founder Flavia Tata … Continue reading Adelaide satellite manufacturer seeks to grow capability with MMI funding →

Medical product manufacturers can now apply for funding under the federal government’s $1.3 million Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Medical Products is the second of the six National Manufacturing Priorities, which will be supported under the MMI to help manufacturers to scale-up production, commercialise their products and operations, and integrate into domestic and global supply chains. The … Continue reading $1.3bn Modern Manufacturing Initiative opens for medical products →