Programs and initiatives

Advanced Manufacturing Vouchers are primarily intended for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that are on a growth trajectory and wish to implement a project that has the potential to deliver long-term benefits, such as improved productivity, jobs growth and/or increased exports.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for assistance under the program:

• Are a business registered in Victoria with an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Meet any co-contribution requirements with eligible cash expenditure
• Be a legal entity that is currently engaged in manufacturing or the manufacturing supply chain or able to demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the manufacturing supply chain
• Meet all industrial relations obligations as an employer in accordance with the National Employment Standards
• Have an operating presence in Victoria
• Employ more than 20 staff or have an annual turnover of greater than $1.5 million (preference will be given to Applicants that employ less than 200 people)
• Conduct the majority of proposed activities in Victoria in partnership with a Registered Service Provider (for service activities that specifically relate to international or in-market support, it is understood that these activities may occur outside of Victoria)
  • and
• Agree to participate in future program evaluation activity.

NOTE: Commonwealth, State and Local Government agencies and bodies are not eligible to apply.

Assistance of up to $50,000 is available to support projects that align with the program objectives.

There are three types of vouchers:

1. Manufacturing Voucher – projects that will increase the development and adoption of new or improved products and advanced manufacturing processes.
2. Enhancing Manufacturing Capability Voucher – projects that will increase the adoption of new or improved capability, business models and business processes.
3. Fastrack to Export Voucher – projects that will increase the number of Victorian manufactures entering new export markets and securing global supply chain opportunities.

The Registered Service Providers are able to assist you to undertake a Voucher supported project and prepare a scope of works to support your application.

Please note that the information provided in this list may be subject to change.

Registered Service Providers – Advanced Manufacturing PDF, 790.3 KB

Read the documents below before applying:

• Read the Boost Your Business Voucher Program Guidelines PDF, 411.5 KB – refer to the appendices for information specific to the Advanced Manufacturing Voucher Stream
• Read the Boost Your Business: Advanced Manufacturing Voucher Stream Flyer
  PDF, 175.9 KB
• Identify and engage an appropriate Registered Service Provider for the Advanced Manufacturing Stream
• Submit an online application

Apply

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 13 July 2018.

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• Asia Gateway Voucher Stream
• Food Innovation Voucher Stream
• Social Enterprise Capability Voucher Stream
• Victoria Israel Innovation Voucher Stream
• Defence, Aerospace and Security Voucher Stream