Funding for TAS defence and security suppliers

Overview

The program provides up to 50% contribution to Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturers and Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprises who wish to utilise a consultancy, or external services, to assist with developing a submission to an Approach to Market notice for a defence procurement.

2 tiers of assistance are available:

• tier 1 – procurement value of $3 million to $10 million (maximum grant $15,000)
• tier 2 – procurement value over $10 million (maximum grant $30,000).

Check if you can apply

To be eligible for financial assistance from the program, the applicant:

• must be able to demonstrate that they are a Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprise, Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprise, or relevant industry group representative supporting Tasmanian advanced manufacturing enterprises or Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprise in the defence industry
• must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• cannot receive in excess of $30,000 per financial year under this program, unless a strategic project demonstrates to be of industry and state benefit
• must have annual sales turnover greater than $500,000 (indicatively) and less than $55 million
• must not be a consultant or intermediary
• must not be subject to any legal disability, including bankruptcy or liquidation.