CORE Project Funding Program

Minimum AMCRC matching cash contribution is $250,000 and maximum is $5,000,000.
Minimum investment per annum is $100,000 and maximum is $1,000,000.
Matched funding is required. AMCRC matches eligible industry cash contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis and co-funds up to 50 percent of the total cash value of the project.
In-kind contributions are required. The combined value of research and industry in-kind contributions must be no less than 1.5 times the total project cash contribution.
Activities are expected to run for 2 to 5 years.
Commercialisation is expected to occur within two years of project completion, with exceptions considered case by case
Applications close on July 17 2026.

The CORE Project Funding Program supports multi-year, industry-led research projects that accelerate the development, adoption and commercialisation of additive manufacturing in Australia. It is designed to co-invest in collaborative projects involving industry and one or more AMCRC partner universities and or CSIRO, with projects spanning the additive manufacturing value chain.

The program is intended to strengthen advanced manufacturing capability, accelerate industry uptake of additive manufacturing technologies, support commercialisation and scale-up, build enduring industry-research partnerships, and deliver long-term economic and community benefit. Projects must address industry-specific problems, align with one or more AMCRC research programs, and commence at Manufacturing Readiness Level 4 to 7 with a clear pathway to advance at least one level over the course of the project. Priority sectors mentioned include defence, aerospace, energy, resources, medtech, transport and advanced industrial manufacturing.

Key Requirements

Support multi-year, industry-led additive manufacturing research projects that accelerate development, adoption and commercialisation in Australia. Projects must address real industry problems and be delivered collaboratively with one or more AMCRC partner research organisations.
Align with at least one AMCRC research program. These cover sustainable manufacturing, application and materials development, technology and certified process development, and surface technologies and post processing.
Begin at Manufacturing Readiness Level 4 to 7 and be designed to advance the material, technology or process by at least one MRL level, ideally more, by project completion.
Demonstrate industry demand, measurable project outcomes, commercial potential, broader manufacturing and community benefit, adoption strategy, and alignment with AMCRC’s strategic objectives. Applications are assessed against weighted selection criteria covering problem and opportunity, outcomes, strategic fit, collaboration, benefits, commercial potential, adoption and market opportunity.
Include cash and in-kind co-investment. AMCRC matches eligible industry cash contributions dollar for dollar, and the combined value of research and industry in-kind contributions must be at least 1.5 times the project cash contribution

What is eligible for funding?

Research salary costs and up to 30 percent on-costs where directly attributable to the research project.
Consumables, materials, prototypes and prototype tooling.
Software licences.
Rental or hire of dedicated tools or systems.
Energy and utilities directly related to the project.
Directly related project management operating and out of pocket costs.
Directly related travel, marketing and communications operating costs.
Operating costs directly attributed to a proportion of facilities access charges used to conduct the research.
Research and technology development activities aligned with AMCRC’s research programs, including sustainable manufacturing, materials development, smart additive manufacturing technologies, validation and certification, and post-processing and surface technologies.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Companies that have signed a Partnership Agreement with AMCRC by 1 July 2025 are prioritised for funding.
Subject to funding availability, new companies may apply if they are Australian-registered businesses or manufacturers, with a particular focus on supporting the Australian additive manufacturing supply chain.
Projects must be undertaken with one or more eligible AMCRC research partner organisations, being Charles Darwin University, CSIRO, Curtin University, Deakin University, Flinders University, Griffith University, Monash University, RMIT, Swinburne University of Technology, Adelaide University, University of Queensland, University of Technology Sydney, or University of Western Sydney.

Other considerations for applicants:
- Applications may only be submitted during an active funding round advertised on the AMCRC website.
- Only complete and compliant applications with supporting documentation and financial budget will be assessed after the round closes.
- Projects cannot be funded for activities or costs already funded by other government sources.
- Successful applicants must enter into a formal Project Funding Agreement with AMCRC and relevant project parties

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.

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