The Queensland Government has called for applications for the fourth round of the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program (MHGP), enabling regional manufacturers to access up to $5 million in funding. The manufacturing grant program is designed to increase effectiveness, drive the implementation of new technologies, and generate employment in strategic locations in Queensland. MHGP Overview The…
Introduction Signifying a giant step towards achieving its ambitious target of becoming a renewable energy superpower, the Australian government has just released the anticipated $1 billion Solar Sunshot program. Launched and administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), this tremendous program will help accelerate solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia and strengthen the nation’s…
Built Robotics, a pioneering robotics startup, has been granted A$1.3 million to develop and pilot Autonomous piling robots for utility-scale solar farms in Australia. This project is set to revolutionise Australia’s construction industry by increasing efficiency, safety, and productivity in solar farm construction. Project Overview The project is unique in Australia because it seeks to…
Explore the Future Made in Australia Act 2024—key to economic reform, supporting new industries, and fostering a resilient economy. The Implications and Possibilities for the Future Australia is at a crossroads as the global economy transitions towards net zero. The government’s new legislation, summarised in the Future Made in Australia Act, is assertive and intentional…
The latest update from the Minister of Innovation is as follows: The Gillard Government is helping one of southern Queensland’s major meat manufacturers to invest in new, clean technology to improve its production efficiency and cut energy costs throughout its operations. A $6.2 million grant from the Gillard Government’s Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment…
The new Liberal government is beginning to make announcements to the changes of the various grant schemes. Many of the different grants have been marked for cancellation as a means of “ending Labor’s waste and reckless spending”. Full details can be found at media release Our Plan to get the Budget under Control. Schemes to be…
AusIndustry has been sending out letters lately informing the official closure of the Clean Technology Programs. The current Australian Government has committed to abolishing the carbon tax and they expect in doing so they will lower the costs for Australian businesses and manufacturers. This will hopefully promote growth and costs. As such, the Australian Government…
The Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program commenced on 1 July 2014 predominantly replacing Enterprise Connect, Researchers in Business and Commercialisation Australia.. This program will be delivered through AusIndustry with a new Single Business Service www.business.gov.au to streamline the way businesses access government information and services.The three proposed streams of the program are:
A new report released today confirms the significance of Australia’s two million small businesses to the Australian economy. The research reinforces the essential and vital a role the small business sector plays in Australia’s economic life. The report was compiled by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other…
From today Australian entrepreneurs will not have to repay Early Stage Commercialisation grants for businesses developing a new product, process, or service. Additionally, the annual turnover limit for applicants will rise from $20 million to $50 million and access to skilled managers now have the option to apply for an Experienced Executives grant of up to…
End of content
End of content
