Second round of grants up for grabs for Victoria’s manufacturers

Ai Group is urging manufacturers in Victoria to apply for a new round of government grants of between $50,000 and $250,000. 

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 will help SMEs to:  

• expand their capacity and capability by implementing new manufacturing technologies,  
• improve productivity and supply chain competitiveness,  
• create new jobs
• upskill and reskill workers and 
• support Victoria’s transition towards net zero emissions.  

Jenny Berry, Ai Group’s Regional Manager (Victoria), said the program provided a tremendous opportunity for the state’s manufacturers to boost growth and innovation. 

Recipients of the first round of 2023 grants were recently announced, with 14 manufacturers sharing $3.2million of funding and creating 138 new jobs. 

Manufacturing is a driving force of the Victorian economy, employing more than 260,000 people and contributing about $31billion to the state’s economy a year.   

Click here for more information and to apply.