Supporting manufacturers to innovate, develop capability and grow.
The Regional Manufacturing Clusters initiative provides support to manufacturers seeking to invest in innovation, capability development and business growth, with a focus on tangible actions, peer learning and collaboration. Overall, the initiative will grow jobs and investment in regional Victoria.
This initiative is being delivered in partnership with the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), as well as Regional Development Victoria, regional councils, industry groups, research bodies and chambers of commerce.
mentoring from manufacturers that are local or global leaders in advanced manufacturing.
The initiative will also build connections through networking events and digital platforms.
Clusters have been announced in Ballarat, Bendigo and Wodonga. Other locations will be announced progressively.
Collaborative Business Improvement will deliver business improvements in innovation, upskilling, production efficiencies and export readiness.
Collaborative Business Improvement requires a $2,500 plus GST contribution per business per year over two years for a total of $5,000 plus GST per business.
The initiative is intended for businesses located in regional Victoria that are on a growth trajectory.
Applicants for the Collaborative Business Improvement program are required to have 15 to 70 employees.
NOTE: Commonwealth, State and Local Government agencies and bodies are not eligible to apply.
Please contact Rod Nelson, Project Director – Regional Manufacturing Clusters, Ai Group by calling 0437 286 975 or emailing rod.nelson@aigroup.com.au.
Alternatively, please contact your local Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) by calling 13 22 15 for more information about how to get involved.