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Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to small to medium manufacturing enterprises to grow advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory. It supports projects that commercialise new products and processes, transition prototypes to full commercial operations, and undertake early stage pilot research in advanced manufacturing.

Funding

$25K – $500K

Location

Northern Territory

Who Can Apply

Small to medium manufacturing enterprises only Projects must be in the Northern Territory Projects must support advanced manufacturing, commercialisation or pilot research Funding is matched, with machinery and equipment costs capped at 25% of grant funding
Applicants are small to medium manufacturing enterprises. Funding is available for manufacturing projects in the Northern Territory that commercialise new products and processes, transition new products or processes from pilot or prototype stage to full commercial operations, or support early stage, small scale and pilot research projects in advanced manufacturing. Grant funding is matched, and acquisition, construction, installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment is limited to 25% of grant funding.

What's Funded

Funded activities may include collaboration and networking with other businesses to develop products and establish market potential, collaboration with research and technology hubs to test ideas and share knowledge, engaging external professionals for commercialisation and market advice, and acquiring, constructing, installing or commissioning new machinery and equipment for the project. Funding can also support development of products for commercialisation using high value manufacturing techniques such as rapid prototyping or state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include increased advanced manufacturing capability in the Northern Territory, commercialisation of new products and processes, transition from pilot or prototype stage to full commercial operations, and stronger collaboration between manufacturers, researchers and technology hubs.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershiptrustcooperativeother

Stage

early_stagegrowth

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisationresearchcapital_expenditurer_and_d

Keywords

advanced manufacturingmanufacturingcommercialisationprototypepilot researchmachinery and equipmentNorthern Territorymatched funding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT?

The Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $25K – $500K in funding. This program provides funding to small to medium manufacturing enterprises to grow advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory. It supports projects that commercialise new products and processes, transition prototypes to full commercial operations, and undertake early stage pilot research in advanced manufacturing.

How much funding does the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT provide?

The Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT provides $25K – $500K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT?

Small to medium manufacturing enterprises only Projects must be in the Northern Territory Projects must support advanced manufacturing, commercialisation or pilot research Funding is matched, with machinery and equipment costs capped at 25% of grant funding

What activities are funded?

Funded activities may include collaboration and networking with other businesses to develop products and establish market potential, collaboration with research and technology hubs to test ideas and share knowledge, engaging external professionals for commercialisation and market advice, and acquiring, constructing, installing or commissioning new machinery and equipment for the project. Funding can also support development of products for commercialisation using high value manufacturing techniques such as rapid prototyping or state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

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