Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Manufacturing Collaboration stream

Overview

The Manufacturing Collaboration Stream supports large-scale manufacturing projects with: business-to-business collaboration at their core and/or business-to-research collaboration at their core. This stream will catalyse long-term transformation in the National Manufacturing Priority areas. It will focus private and public investment to help create the environment and incentives for Australian manufacturers to: collaborate scale up move towards higher value added activities become more competitive. Applicants should show how their project aligns with the grant objectives. The objectives of the Manufacturing Collaboration Stream are to: Foster collaboration between businesses, research organisations, investors and other parties to realise transformation in Australia’s manufacturers towards higher value added segments of the manufacturing 'smile curve' Support manufacturers to work together to build manufacturing networks and ecosystems, unlock complementary capabilities, overcome barriers to scale and grow, and access global markets Support long-term job creation and a more highly skilled workforce in the Australian manufacturing sector Increase investment in Australian manufacturing, particularly in high-value added activities Increase manufacturing capability, business acumen, knowledge diffusion and expertise. Modern Manufacturing Initiative The Manufacturing Collaboration Stream is one stream of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative. The initiative is a key element of the Australian Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Other streams include: The Manufacturing Integration Stream helps Australian manufacturers to access domestic and global supply chains and produce and distribute quality products and high value services into them The Manufacturing Translation Stream helps Australian manufacturers translate high quality research and ideas into commercial outcomes.