Announcing the launch of Australia’s first Modern Manufacturing Expo at the Sydney Showground on 20 and 21 September 2022, the time is right for manufacturers to have clear and direct pathways to the latest technology.
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Government matches $280 million in new round of MMI funding
As part of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI), the federal government will supply $280 million in matched funding through Round Two of the Integration and Translation streams, with applications opening on 13 December.
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Four Trailblazer Universities to build commercialisation capacity
The federal government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities initiative will establish four new research and industry hubs that will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities.
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ABS figures show strong rise in number of manufacturing jobs
More than 91,000 manufacturing jobs have been created in the last three months, supported by the federal government’s investments to transform local manufacturing.
ABS Labour Force figures show there
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Applications are open for $800 million MMI Collaboration Stream
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.
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Four space manufacturers to share $14 million in MMI funding
The federal government is encouraging Australian space manufacturers to seize opportunities to expand into global supply chains through the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
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Manufacturers can access $800M to collaborate on major projects
Under the Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Australian manufacturers will be encouraged to collaborate on major job-creating projects with $800 million in federal government funding.
This was announced
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Manufacturing Modernisation Fund round two aids 86 businesses
The federal government has awarded $55 million in grants to 86 businesses across Australia under round two of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF).
An example of the government supporting Australian
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Australia and Europe collaborate to build new space dish
Another international space project will be built in Western Australia to develop Australia’s capability in the sector.
The European Space Agency has announced it will collaborate with the Australian
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Gilmour Space to launch Fleet satellites in 2023
Queensland rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies, and South Australian nanosatellite manufacturer, Fleet Space Technologies, are joining forces to launch small satellites to orbit.
The launch
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First Moon to Mars grants target supply chains
The federal government has funded more than $1 million for two Australian space technology projects, as part of plans to involve more Australian companies in NASA’s Moon to Mars program.
The first round
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Australia will see a boost in the local manufacture of parts, components and machinery, says quality expert
An expert in quality management is forecasting a significant increase in components and machinery made locally after the Government’s $1.5 billion investment into its Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS).
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Australian business, union leaders to tackle sovereign manufacturing supply chain risks
Australian business and union leaders will meet today to discuss how major challenges identified by the manufacturing sector in the wake of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy can
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Applications open for Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Round Two
Applications are now open for round two of the $52.8 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund.
Businesses will be able to apply for grants of between $100,000 and $1 million to invest in new technology
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ATSE nominates top priorities for the Modern Manufacturing Strategy road maps
The Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) says targeted support and investment in Australian medical technology, including in digital health records, should be a top priority of the federal government’s
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New industry appointments to lead modern manufacturing strategy
Five new members have been added to a reinvigorated and newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) as part of the federal government’s plan to grow Australian manufacturing and create
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$1.5bn to manufacturing to rebuild the economy
The federal government is launching a new era of Australian manufacturing with a $1.5 billion injection, as part of the JobMaker Plan to rebuild the economy, create jobs and recover from the COVID-19 recession.
Prime
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