For the Innovator

Are you a small or medium size (SME) company or individual with an idea, product or process you are aiming to commercialise?

Do you have a need for additional funding or in-kind assistance?

Perhaps we can help…

The Advanced Manufacturing CRC offers co-investment partnerships for promising ideas, products and processes within Australian manufacturing.

We provide funding for approved projects on a one-for-one basis.

We also offer in-kind assistance including research staff, facilities and expertise, patent searching and applications and access to networks.

Advantages of collaborating with us

Greater Commercial Viability

Improve the economic and commercial feasibility of your project through assistance and funding

A Springboard into Global Markets

Unlock global market opportunities while securing your ideas and know-how with assistance from our intellectual property experts

New Sources of Funding

Access new private and public sources of funding to assist and leverage your growth plans

Support and Resources

Access technical expertise, assistance from leading academic researchers and innovation commercialisation advice

Networking and Collaboration

Access a network of like-minded people in a similar situation with a forum for collaboration and informal assistance

Information for Growth

Equip your team for growth with our innovation tools, protocols and insightful information

Solve Technical Challenges

Save time and money by leveraging the resources and capability of publicly funded researchers and industry specialists

Connecting with Researchers

Find the right researchers and then engage with them smoothly to help get the result you’re looking for

Simplicity, Transparency and Control

Our promise: open communication, minimal red tape, you control your project and have complete transparency into our process

AMCRC Project Structure & Funding

Project structure and funding

Recent Successes from AMCRC Program Participants

MBD Energy

Developing technology to use algal strains to generate algal bio-products such as animal feedstock’s and fuels through the capture of carbon waste (e.g. from power plant emissions). Following a pilot stage MBD has brought forward plans for an IPO from 2013 to 2012.

Hard Technologies

Developed a unique surface modification technology for tools, die casts and metal parts which by making the part more durable, can increase the lifespan by as much as 300% or more. The project has moved into a commercial phase with the installation of the technology at a new plant in Altona, Victoria in 2010.

Marand Precision Engineering

Developing highly efficient brushless permanent magnetic motor technology for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. The first commercially available motors started rolling off the new production facility in January 2011.

Steps to Co-Investing with the AMCRC

The first step is to fill out a preliminary project proposal form. If we think there is a potential fit we will invite you to engage with us to develop a more detailed proposal for possible funding.

The next step is to identify the best team to bring to the table to help achieve your commercial goals.

Then we put in place an agreement to satisfy all parties and get started. Our process is designed to minimise red tape and maximize communication and transparency. We have a quarterly reporting mechanism where funds are paid quarterly.

To apply for a partnership click here to download the application form.