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AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to Western Australian small and medium enterprises to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain. It focuses on opportunities related to AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2.

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Funding

Up to $100K

Location

Western Australia

Who Can Apply

Western Australian small to medium enterprises only Must be seeking to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain Focus on AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 related capability
Applicants are Western Australian small to medium enterprises. The program is intended for WA SMEs looking to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, specifically for AUKUS Pillars 1 and 2.

What's Funded

Activities that improve the capacity and capability of Western Australian SMEs to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, including work related to submarine component manufacture or sustainment and Defence priority technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, electronic warfare, advanced cyber, and undersea capabilities.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved SME readiness, capability and competitiveness to win work in the AUKUS supply chain for Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 related products or services.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisationother

Keywords

AUKUSSMEWestern AustraliaDefencesupply chainsubmarinesartificial intelligencerobotics

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the AUKUS SME Readiness Fund?

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $100K in funding. This program provides funding to Western Australian small and medium enterprises to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain. It focuses on opportunities related to AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2.
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How much funding does the AUKUS SME Readiness Fund provide?

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund provides Up to $100K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the AUKUS SME Readiness Fund?

Western Australian small to medium enterprises only Must be seeking to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain Focus on AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 related capability
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What activities are funded?

Activities that improve the capacity and capability of Western Australian SMEs to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, including work related to submarine component manufacture or sustainment and Defence priority technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, electronic warfare, advanced cyber, and undersea capabilities.
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