The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Analysis Centre (AMCRC) has launched its STARTER Undertaking Funding Program to offer funding to assist Australian SMEs and start-ups entry additive manufacturing (AM).
The $3.25 million funding programme goals to ‘fast-track the adoption of additive manufacturing’ by way of dollar-for-dollar matched funding and entry to main researchers. The concept is to assist companies examine industrial 3D printing throughout 3-12 month industry-led analysis initiatives with out the size, price or complexity typically related to giant analysis initiatives.
“Many SMEs and start-ups recognise the potential of additive manufacturing, however they don’t all the time know the place to start or have the potential to evaluate the place it could possibly create worth for his or her enterprise,” mentioned Simon Marriott, AMCRC Managing Director. “The STARTER Undertaking Funding Program offers companies a sensible pathway to work alongside researchers, take a look at concepts and consider how additive manufacturing can enhance effectivity, flexibility and competitiveness.”
Functions are actually open. Eligible companies can apply for AMCRC co-funding of between $20,000 and $75,000. Profitable candidates will work with AMCRC’s nationwide analysis community to ship sensible initiatives centered on measurable business and operational outcomes.
