SA Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP)

SA Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP) – Round 2

  • Grant of up to $50,000 in matched funding.
  • Applications are open until 29 September, 2025.

The Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP) supports South Australian manufacturers in boosting productivity and global competitiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for up to $50,000 in matched funding to adopt innovative Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, machine learning, data analytics, blockchain, AR/VR, additive manufacturing, IIoT, and optics.

Key Requirements

The program provides $500,000 in funding for 2024–25 and 2025–26, with a single funding round each year.

Applicants can seek grants of up to $50,000 (excluding GST) for eligible projects, requiring a minimum 1:1 financial co-contribution. The program covers up to 50% of eligible project expenditure, with applicants contributing at least an equal amount.

Applications will be assessed against merit criteria, including the project’s alignment with program objectives, the applicant’s capacity to deliver the project, and the need for government financial support.

The program aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, as outlined in South Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Strategy. Objectives include increasing the development of new or enhanced products, supporting entry into new markets, and improving productivity and competitiveness for SME manufacturers.

What is eligible for funding?

Funding is designed to support a discrete technical project where an advanced manufacturing technology is adopted to enable the development of new or enhanced products; support entry into new markets; and/or increase business productivity and competitiveness.

Relevant technologies may include, but are not limited to:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Augmented and virtual reality
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Advanced composite materials
  • Robotics and automation
  • Machine learning and data analytics
  • Internet of Things
  • Blockchain
  • Optics and photonics
  • Quantum technologies
  • other Industry 4.0 technologies which enable new manufacturing processes for decarbonisation or circular economy/closed loop systems.

Projects must be completed by 30 May 2026 unless otherwise agreed by the Department of State Development, and achieve a defined output with agreed timelines, milestones and KPIs.

What companies are eligible for funding?

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants must:

  • be an organisation comprised of one or more legal entities (not a person); incorporated or established in Australia;
  • be an SME, defined as having fewer than 200 full-time equivalent employees;
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST;
  • be carrying on an active manufacturing business located in South Australia, demonstrated by undertaking manufacturing activities at a premises located in South Australia, and employing staff based in South Australia;
  • have been carrying on a business for more than one full financial year.

Businesses are not eligible for the Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program if they have previously received grant funding from the State or Federal Government for the same proposed project.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

  • Industry analysis presentation
  • Competitor Analysis Presentation
  • Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
  • 3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
  • 3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
  • End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
  • CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
  • Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.