Australian government co-funding

Manufacturing transformation doesn't have to drain your capital reserves.

Australia's government actively co-invests in operational improvements through grants, tax incentives, and co-funding programs.
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The funding landscape
Manufacturing Modernisation Fund
Grants from $100K to $1M covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for automation, robotics, and process improvements, especially for those seeking productivity gains and capability development.
R+D Tax Incentive
43.5% refundable tax offset for eligible R&D activities under $20M annual turnover. Captures innovation work embedded in manufacturing improvements.
Modern Manufacturing Initiative
$1.3B allocated across National Manufacturing Priorities including resources technology, food and beverage, medical products, and clean energy. For  projects demonstrating commercialisation potential and job creation.
State-based Industry 4.0 programs
Queensland, Victoria, NSW, and South Australia each maintain dedicated manufacturing transformation funds ranging from $50K to $500K per project.
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Eligibility

You may be eligible if your transformation incorporates these:

Productivity enhancement
Automation, robotics, and processes that will reduce cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, or increase throughput per labour hour.
Capability development
Projects creating new technical capabilities for market expansion, product diversification, or competitive repositioning against offshore producers.
Technology adoption
Implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies—IoT sensors, predictive maintenance systems, data analytics, or integrated automation.
Job retention and creation
Investments preventing offshoring, upskilling existing workforce, or creating higher-value employment through advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Export readiness
Operational improvements enabling international market entry or expanded export capacity, particularly to Southeast Asian markets.
The complexity gap

Most engineering consultancies ignore government funding and instead focus on enterprise clients who self-fund.

How we help
How we help
Mid-sized manufacturers face maximum potential benefit from co-funding (grants can offset 25-50% of project costs), yet they lack internal resources to identify relevant programs, prepare competitive applications, and manage compliance requirements.

That's where our expertise is key.
How Technocentrics integrates funding
We don't just mention funding as an afterthought. We integrate government co-investment into project planning from initial scoping.
Eligibility assessment
Early project conversations identify applicable programs based on your specific operational improvements, budget scale, and strategic objectives.
ROI enhancement
Co-funding scenarios demonstrate how government investment improves project returns—a $800K automation project with $400K grant support delivers the same operational benefits at half the capital requirement.
Application support
Technical documentation from our engineering work directly supports funding applications. We provide the detailed technical specifications, outcome projections, and capability assessments grant evaluators demand.
Compliance integration
Funding programs require specific reporting and milestone documentation. We build these requirements into project management from the start, eliminating administrative burden.
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funding Scenario

Government co-funding fundamentally changes project economics. Consider a typical scenario:

Initial outlook
With Govt funding
Payback timeframe
The initial outlook
A $1.2M manufacturing automation project targets 20% productivity improvement and 18-month ROI.
With Government Funding
With Manufacturing Modernisation Fund support covering $500K, the same operational benefits now require $700K client investment.
The revised payback timeframe
This reduces payback to 11 months while improving cash flow preservation.
roadblocks

Why manufacturers miss opportunities

Application complexity
Competitive programs require detailed technical specifications, economic impact modeling, and capability development narratives most manufacturers lack time to prepare properly.
Program awareness gaps
New funding rounds launch quarterly across federal and state jurisdictions. Tracking eligibility windows and changing priorities demands dedicated attention.
Technical documentation standards
Grant evaluators expect specific technical detail levels and outcome quantification that generic engineering proposals don't address.
Timeline misalignment
Application windows often close 8-12 weeks before funding decisions. Projects requiring urgent implementation miss opportunities when funding options aren't identified early.
Starting the conversation
If you're considering manufacturing improvements in the $500K-$5M range, government co-funding likely applies to your situation.

The question isn't whether programs exist, it's whether your project documentation positions you competitively.
We help you understand:
Which programs align with your specific operational improvements
How co-funding changes your project ROI and payback timelines
What technical documentation requirements look like in practice
Whether your project timeline accommodates funding application processes
Tailored advice
This isn't grant writing services, but support for your application.
We're engineering consultants who understand how to position technical projects for maximum government support because we're already preparing the documentation funding bodies require.
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Head of Support
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Contact us to discuss your manufacturing transformation plans.

We'll identify relevant funding opportunities and show you how government co-investment could reduce your capital requirement while delivering the same operational outcomes.
Work with us

Contact us to discuss your manufacturing transformation plans.

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