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Boeing inks defence contracts with small businesses in Capability Up-Lift program

Boeing Australia has awarded seven contracts to small businesses from various industries, such as manufacturing and cybersecurity after completing its first Capability Up-Lift Program. 

Manufacturers urged to apply for free Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is opening a new round of its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow program, this time for SMEs, including manufacturers, focusing on plastic waste issues.

Public feedback sought for new $392 million Industry Growth Program

The Australian government has begun soliciting public feedback on the new Industry Growth Program (IGP), which will support small businesses in realising and commercialising their product ideas.

CSIRO backs advanced manufacturing SMEs with new online R&D program

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is providing support for small and medium-sized businesses working on new advanced manufacturing solutions through its free R&D program. 

2023 QuantumTX METS incubator program achieves $1m milestone in boosting Australian start-ups

The 2023 QuantumTX METS, Space and Defence incubator program is celebrating its midway mark this week with showcase events at technology and robotics hubs in Sydney and Brisbane after awarding $1 million in assistance to 40 start-ups and small-to-medium businesses across Australia. 

Tasmania’s new supply chain directory to connect renewable energy projects to industry

The Rockliff Liberal Government launched the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Supply Chain Directory today to help Tasmanian businesses benefit from renewable energy projects. 

Coles grants $3.6m to Aussie producers for innovation, sustainability

Supermarket giant Coles announced today that it will provide up to $500,000 in grants to eight small and medium-sized businesses throughout the country to help them implement plans to drive sustainability and innovation.

Rewiring Australia lauds new tax incentives for electrifying small businesses

Rewiring Australia has commended the federal government’s move to increase tax deductions for energy-efficient small businesses. 

CSIRO’s program offers assistance to SMEs working in cyber security, digital tech

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on new cyber security and digital technologies can enrol in CSIRO's free, 10-week online program aimed at enhancing the business research and development (R&D) knowledge.

Manufacturing SMEs among prolific collaborators in CSIRO’s Innovation Connections initiative

A series of partnerships between small business players and academia have received backing from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to realise big research and development outcomes in various industries, including manufacturing. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.