The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has been appointed as an Industry Partner Organisation (IPO) under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP), fostering the growth of Australian manufacturing.
With $1.9 million in funding, AMGC will provide targeted advisory services focusing on National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority areas such as Transport, Defence, and Value-Add to Resources, the organisation said in a news release.
Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, welcomed the appointment, stating, “I’m pleased to see AMGC and AusBiotech join the IGP stable of Industry Partner Organisations, with their expertise supporting Aussie manufacturers to realise their potential.”
“We’re serious about backing local know-how; that’s why we’re ensuring growing businesses have the support they need to increase our manufacturing capability and keep more jobs here in Australia.”
AMGC said it plans to use its national network and partnerships to mentor small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The initiative includes providing expert advice, workspace access, technology support, and events tailored to NRF priorities.
These efforts aim to help SMEs qualify for IGP Business Advisor support, establish industry connections, and improve the commercial viability of their proposals.
Dr Jens Goennemann, managing director of AMGC, emphasised the organisation’s readiness for the role.
“AMGC has a track record for working cross-industry and cross-discipline to deliver positive outcomes for industry. Our appointment as an Industry Partner Organisation will complement our ongoing commitment to Australian manufacturers,” he said.
Over the past eight years, AMGC has facilitated more than 500 national collaborations, co-funded over 161 projects, and created over 4,300 jobs across the country.
The centre has also driven over $137 million in combined industry and government investments into manufacturing projects, yielding an estimated $1.62 billion in additional national revenue.
The IGP, offering both advisory services and grants, aims to assist businesses at various stages of commercial development.
Early-Stage Commercialisation grants, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, focus on establishing the viability of innovative ideas.
Meanwhile, Commercialisation and Growth grants, between $100,000 and $5 million, help push concepts from prototyping to market readiness and scaling for broader markets.
Businesses receiving advisory support under the program can apply for matched grant funding.
For more information, eligibility details, and application processes, businesses are encouraged to visit business.gov.au/igprecipients.
