Manufacturing Strategy - Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)

Overview

The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative provides up to $2 million to establish or scale a manufacturing capability or a related activity to address supply chain vulnerabilities for a critical product or input identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan. Applicants should demonstrate how their project: builds a better understanding of critical supply chains works with industry to identify supply options to address vulnerabilities addresses vulnerabilities identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan  incentivises Australian businesses to invest in capabilities through new equipment, technology, skills and processes.  Successful applicants and projects will contribute to the program’s goals. The program aims to: improve Australia’s resilience to future supply chain shocks facilitate diversification of supply options and increase investment in the economy  enable diversification into export markets and reduce reliance on domestic markets improve collaboration between domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers mitigate supply chain risks for critical products  enhance visibility and transparency of the supply chain for critical products accelerate digitalisation and deeper integration of technology  optimise supply chain performance.