Media Release by the Queensland Government
Queensland manufacturers are being urged to help their business create more good, secure jobs with a Made in Queensland grant of up to $2.5 million from the Palaszczuk Government.
Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher said the Made in Queensland grants were an opportunity for businesses to purchase big-ticket items that will help them modernise their business, possibly automating parts of it, and positioning themselves for jobs and economic growth.
“We will match your funds and help you get to the next level, we’ll put our faith in you and partner with you to take that next step in growth,” he said.
“Local manufacturers will be playing an integral part in producing the parts and infrastructure that will be critical to the rollout of the Queensland Energy and Jobs plan, so now is the time to upscale your business, with help from the Palaszczuk Government.
“This is a fantastic opportunity that helps our small to medium-sized businesses get a leg up and compete in the big leagues. These grants often lead to the creation of jobs and boosting of capabilities for our fantastic Queensland manufacturers.
“Today we’ve published the grant guidelines, to help businesses prepare before applications officially open on 31 October.”
The Made in Queensland (MIQ) grant program is state-wide and designed to help manufacturers improve their advanced manufacturing capabilities – including embracing ‘Industry 4.0’.
The program helps businesses adopt advanced manufacturing technology and techniques to improve their international competitiveness, adopt new and innovative processes and technologies, and create new jobs.
“This program has been phenomenally successful and so we announced in the latest budget another $40 million over two years to continue funding it,” Mr Butcher said.
The first four rounds of MiQ have supported 104 advanced manufacturing projects around Queensland – including 39 in regional Queensland – creating more than 1,700 new jobs and delivering more than $140 million in private sector investment.
Mr Butcher said any manufacturers who were considering applying for a Made in Queensland grant should review the guidelines and get moving.
“We know from talking to manufacturers that they wanted more time to go through the guidelines before applications open, so we have responded to that and published the guidelines two weeks before we begin accepting submissions.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in some financial support to boost good jobs and better services in Queensland.”
In the 2022-23 State Budget a further $40 million in funding was announced to support two further rounds of Made in Queensland, bringing the total value of the program to $101.5 million.
To read the guidelines visit: www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/miq
Applications will open 31 October.
