Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Corporation’s Board met for the first time on Monday, 18 September, officially launching the corporation that will help enhance Australia’s local manufacturing capabilities. 

Australian-made steel has a significant role to play in Australia’s transition towards advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and low emissions, according to Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic. 

The adoption of value-added manufacturing will be crucial to boost the country's economic complexity as “growth, jobs and the flexibility to respond to economic shocks will come from making more things in Australia,” according to Minister for Science and Industry Ed Husic in an address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia.

The Australian Government has issued a discussion paper on Australia’s RNA technology industry to pinpoint opportunities for growth and help the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) gain a clearer understanding of the technologies currently under development in the country. 

The Federal Government has unveiled the members of the board for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s largest investment to boost the nation’s manufacturing capacity. 

The Australian government has allocated around $40 million to launch Round 15 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants, which will back small and medium businesses aiming to develop new technologies, products, and services. 

Minister for Science and Industry Ed Husic will attend the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo, which will be held from 20 to 21 September at the Sydney Showgrounds.

The Australian government has updated the List of Critical Technologies to support fields that will have a high impact on Australia’s national interest and help secure the country’s future. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in attendance at the reveal of Gilmour Space Technologies’ Eris rocket, the very first home-grown orbital launch vehicle in Australia. 

Australian advanced manufacturer Corvus Technology Solutions (CTS) has appointed Nick Williams as general manager as the business moves into its next stage of development.