Funding for small to medium manufacturing enterprises to increase advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory
Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NTLast Updated: 04 March 2022
Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT
Closing date: 30 Jun 2026
Apply at any time.
What you get?
Matched funding of between $25,000 and $500,000.
Who is this for?
Small to medium manufacturing enterprises.
Overview
Funding is available to support manufacturing projects in the Northern Territory that:
- commercialise new products and processes
- transition new products or processes from pilot/prototype stage to full commercial operations
- support early stage, small scale and pilot research projects in advanced manufacturing.
Project activities may include but are not limited to:
- collaboration and networking with other businesses to develop a product and establish market potential
- collaboration with research and technology hubs to test ideas and share knowledge
- engagement with external professionals to provide commercialisation and market advice
- acquisition, construction or installation and commission of new machinery and equipment to facilitate the project (limited to 25% of grant funding)
- development of a product for commercialisation using high vale manufacturing techniques or processes such as rapid prototyping or using state-of-art manufacturing plant.
This program will benefit smaller firms and early stage research supporting the move to larger scale commercialisation.
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australian manufacturing enterprise with up to 199 employees
- be undertaking a manufacturing project in the NT that aligns with one or more of the NT Manufacturing Priorities
- have an Australian company number (ACN)
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- be non-tax-exempt
- be registered for goods and services tax (GST).
How do you apply?
Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund.