Advanced Manufacturing Voucher Stream

Eligibility criteria

• Are a business registered in Victoria with an Australian Business Number (ABN);
• Meet any co-contribution requirements with eligible cash expenditure;
• Be a legal entity that is currently engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain or able to demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the manufacturing supply chain;
• Meet all industrial relations obligations as an employer in accordance with the National Employment Standards;
• Have an operating presence in Victoria;
• Employ more than 20 staff or have an annual turnover of greater than $1.5 million (preference will be given to Applicants that employ less than 200 people);
• Conduct the majority of proposed activities in Victoria in partnership with a Registered Service Provider (for service activities that specifically relate to international or in-market support, it is understood that these activities may occur outside of Victoria); and
• Agree to participate in future program evaluation activity.

NOTE: Commonwealth, State and Local Government agencies and bodies are not eligible to apply.

What you get

Assistance of up to $50,000 is available to support projects that align with the program objectives. There are three types of vouchers:

• Manufacturing Voucher – Projects that will increase the development and adoption of new or improved products and advanced manufacturing processes
• Enhancing Manufacturing Capability Voucher – Projects that will increase the adoption of new or improved capability, business models and business processes.
• Fastrack to Export Voucher – Projects that will increase the number of Victorian manufactures entering new export markets and securing global supply chain opportunities.
  

How to apply

Round 2 of Boost Your Business Advanced Manufacturing Voucher Stream closed Monday 16 July 2018.