Grants in Manufacturing

The Made in Queensland (MIQ) Program offers grant funding to assist small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the traditional manufacturing sector based in Queensland. Its primary objective is to enhance their international competitiveness, productivity, and profitability by facilitating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and processes. By supporting existing manufacturing jobs and fostering the creation of future roles within Queensland's manufacturing businesses and supply chains, the MIQ Program strives to fuel the growth of Queensland's economy.

The Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program (JSF-ISP) Sustainment Grant offers funding opportunities to Australian businesses aiming to enhance their capabilities and secure contracts during the sustainment phase of the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

The JSF-ISP offers funding to Australian companies to develop or enhance capabilities that can improve their ability to win work in the production, sustainment, and modernisation phases of the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

The Australian Defence Industry Development Grants Program (DIDG) announced it will award grants as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy, offering $153.6 million over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28 to support businesses in areas critical to national defence. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program's Exports Stream provides funding for small and medium enterprises in the defence industry, to assist them in overcoming export challenges and compete at an international level.

The Sovereign Industrial Priorities Steam helps qualified small and medium-sized businesses invest in manufacturing equipment needed to create or deliver programs that directly support the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities outlined in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.

The METS Innovation Program aims to support research initiatives spearheaded by Mining, Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) companies servicing to WA’s mining sector. With a $3 million funding allocation, the program offers a targeted grant scheme providing matched funding of up to $250,000 for qualifying grant recipients, along with project facilitation support for collaborative ventures. It focuses on advancing technologies in MRIWA’s strategic areas, including low-emissions technologies, precision and low-impact mining, critical minerals, and innovative uses of tailings and waste.

Commercialisation and Growth grants target innovative projects in the prototyping to market-readiness stages. Activities involve devising market entry strategies, speeding up growth, and expanding into national and international markets.

Early-stage commercialisation projects encompass the entire process, starting from feasibility studies and proof-of-concept development, all the way to producing and testing early prototypes in simulated or theoretical settings. The grants support projects and business activities aimed at validating the commercial potential of your innovative products, processes, or services.

The Solar Sunshot program aims to assist innovative manufacturing facilities in Australia operating within the solar PV supply chain. This includes polysilicon, ingot, wafer, solar PV cell, and solar module assembly production.