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MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2

Australian Government · Australia

The Manufacturing Translation Stream – Defence provides funding to help defence businesses translate high quality research and ideas into commercial outcomes, adopt new technologies, and improve manufacturing processes. Grants support projects that commercialise research, grow production, and strengthen Australia's defence manufacturing capability.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$1M – $20M

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be registered for GST Must be non-tax-exempt and incorporated in Australia as an eligible trading entity Project must align with a National Manufacturing Priority and have at least $2 million in eligible project expenditure Applicant must show board or CEO support and capacity to fund the non-grant share of project costs
Applicants must be eligible entities with an Australian Business Number, be non-tax-exempt, and be registered for GST. They must be incorporated in Australia, including start-ups and trading corporations, with trading activities that are a sufficiently significant or substantial part of the corporation's activities. Projects must align with one of the National Manufacturing Priorities and have at least $2 million in eligible project expenditure. Applications must also show board or CEO support and demonstrate the applicant can meet project costs not covered by the grant.

What's Funded

Eligible projects include strategic projects that increase commercialisation and translation activities, adopt technology, innovation and automation, grow production and manufacturing activities, and bring commercial outcomes to new and existing markets, value chains and customers. Projects may include collaboration with research institutions and activities across different locations.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include new or improved products or manufacturing processes, stronger commercial deployment of research, increased manufacturing capability and scale, adoption of new technologies, greater competitiveness and resilience, collaboration across the manufacturing ecosystem, and creation of new jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

researchcommercialisationinnovationcapital_expenditureemploymentother

Keywords

defencemanufacturingcommercialisationresearch translationtechnology adoptioninnovationautomationmodern manufacturing initiative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2?

The MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $1M – $20M in funding. The Manufacturing Translation Stream – Defence provides funding to help defence businesses translate high quality research and ideas into commercial outcomes, adopt new technologies, and improve manufacturing processes. Grants support projects that commercialise research, grow production, and strengthen Australia's defence manufacturing capability.

How much funding does the MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2 provide?

The MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2 provides $1M – $20M in funding.

Who is eligible for the MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Defence round 2?

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be registered for GST Must be non-tax-exempt and incorporated in Australia as an eligible trading entity Project must align with a National Manufacturing Priority and have at least $2 million in eligible project expenditure Applicant must show board or CEO support and capacity to fund the non-grant share of project costs

What activities are funded?

Eligible projects include strategic projects that increase commercialisation and translation activities, adopt technology, innovation and automation, grow production and manufacturing activities, and bring commercial outcomes to new and existing markets, value chains and customers. Projects may include collaboration with research institutions and activities across different locations.

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