small-to-medium enterprises

The federal government has launched its annual grants program for Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in delivering the pipeline of projects enhancing the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program makes available a total of $17 million in grants per year to eligible Australian SMEs with fewer than … Continue reading Federal government launches defence industry grants program for SMEs →

The federal government has announced that it will introduce a new tax-payer backed fund that will inject $2 billion into loan markets to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) obtain financing. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and small business and skills minister Michaelia Cash today announced the creation of the Australian Business Securitisation Fund, which will invest … Continue reading Federal government to support SME financing with $2 billion securitisation fund →

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Defence Council has signed MOUs with the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) and the Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN National) to collaborate on developing the capacity of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry. The agreements will see the organisations work closely together in an effort to improve the … Continue reading Ai Group teams up with defence industry advocacy groups to boost SME participation →