Australian manufacturers, SMEs and start-ups are encouraged to consider AMCRC’s STARTER Project Funding Program, which supports short, focused R&D projects exploring additive manufacturing opportunities. The program offers matched industry funding from $20,000 to $75,000 per project, with a minimum $20,000 industry co-investment and project durations of three to twelve months. Designed for Manufacturing Readiness Levels 3–8, projects connect businesses with AMCRC research partners, including GMC Major Partner Deakin University, to access specialist expertise, facilities and research capability.
Whether investigating a new application, solving a technical challenge, developing a prototype or building evidence for future investment, STARTER projects help de-risk innovation and turn research capability into practical manufacturing outcomes. Manufacturers considering AM adoption are encouraged to explore this funding opportunity.
Project should align with priority industry sectors where AM can deliver strategic value, including defence and aerospace, energy, resources, medtech, transport and advanced industrial manufacturing.