The Made in Queensland grants are an opportunity for businesses to purchase big-ticket items that will help them modernise their business, possibly automating parts of it, and positioning themselves for jobs and economic growth.
The Government has committed to matching funds to help businesses get to the next level, especially small to medium businesses.
The Government has published the grant guidelines, to help businesses prepare, before applications officially open on 31 October.
The Made in Queensland (MIQ) grant program is state-wide and designed to help manufacturers improve their advanced manufacturing capabilities – including embracing ‘Industry 4.0’.
The program helps businesses adopt advanced manufacturing technology and techniques to improve their international competitiveness, adopt new and innovative processes and technologies, and create new jobs.
The first four rounds of MiQ have supported 104 advanced manufacturing projects around the Queensland – including 39 in regional Queensland – creating more than 1,700 new jobs and delivering more than $140 million in private sector investment.
In the 2022-23 State Budget a further $40 million in funding was announced to support two further rounds of Made in Queensland, bringing the total value of the program to $101.5 million.
To read the guidelines visit: www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/miq
