Wednesday, February 4, 2026

$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar. 

BINQ to provide employment for 17 retranched auto workers thanks to a $200,000 LIFT...

BINQ, the manufacturer of high performance timber doors and windows, has been awarded a $200,000 grant under the Labor Government’s Local Industry Fund for...

OPT announces funding agreement with Australian Government for A$66.5 million grant

Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT) has announced that Victorian Wave Partners Pty. Ltd (VWP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ocean Power Technologies, Australasia (OPTA),...

Dandenong manufacturing company awarded a technology grant

The Victorian Coalition Government has awarded Dandenong-based manufacturer Polyem Pty Ltd a $250,000 technology grant to purchase and install new hi-tech machinery that will...

Innovation challenge to deliver new locally manufactured medtech

The Victorian Government has announced $400,000 in funding for two new innovation challenges to fast-track the development of healthcare products in the state. Announcing the...

Government announces $40m in funding for 19 industry-led projects

The Federal Government has announced $40 million in funding for 19 industry-led projects under the sixth round from the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program. Minister...

Tasmania announces latest investment in advanced manufacturing sector

The Tasmanian government has awarded a total of $619,000 in grants to seven local businesses to help them expand their manufacturing capabilities and support interstate and international market growth opportunities. 

Women & Leadership Australia announces additional scholarship funding for women in manufacturing, marketing and...

A growing number of women working in the manufacturing sector are undertaking a range of leadership development programs in an effort to empower their career...

SA biotech firm wins State Government grant to trial low-cost pneumococcal vaccine

South Australian biotech company GPN Vaccines has secured a $1 million State Government grant to complete its first-in-human clinical trials for a more effective and lower...

Chair Solutions wins Made in Queensland grant to expand manufacturing capabilities

Chair Solutions, the inaugural recipient of the Made in Queensland Round 5 funding, has been awarded $635,500 during Queensland Manufacturing Month to acquire new equipment and grow its business.
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