Tag: SMEs

Australia’s manufacturing-linked agrifood and agtech sectors are set to benefit from new research and development support, with CSIRO inviting Western Australian SMEs to apply for its Innovate to Grow program aimed at strengthening manufacturing innovation capability across early-stage businesses.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) Connect to deliver a new advanced manufacturing program aimed at supporting small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen their manufacturing innovation and research capability.

The Western Australian Government has launched a new $2 million AUKUS SME Readiness Fund to help local manufacturers and defence businesses enter AUKUS supply chains, as part of efforts to create jobs and strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector.

Dr Jens Goennemann, managing director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), has urged policymakers to move beyond consultations and deliver immediate support to small and medium-sized manufacturers, warning that inaction is eroding the nation’s industrial base.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has opened applications for its free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals, aimed at supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with research and development opportunities in the growing sector.

The Australian Government has announced that innovative businesses across the country will share in $28.7 million through the Industry Growth Program, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Twenty Australian startups with renewable energy innovations have been chosen for the third round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a program delivered by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to boost global growth, particularly in manufacturing and energy sectors.

Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on health care solutions are being encouraged to apply for CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program, with applications now open for the free eight-week online course.

More Australian businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and decision-making, according to the latest data released by the federal government.

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has announced an open call for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to apply for its Innovate to Grow program.