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75. Grants and Support to Help Manufacturers Scale in 2026
Episode 1
Monday, 2 February, 2026
In this episode, we take a practical look at the grants, incentives, and support programs that manufacturers can access in 2026. This isn't a boring deep dive into every scheme in detail, we step back and talk about the broader landscape, what is changing this year, and how businesses can use these opportunities to accelerate ther 2026 plans. We explore the trends we are seeing across federal and state programs, the increasing emphasis on R&D, innovation, clean tech, and capability building, and the difference between funding that helps you scale and funding that can distract you. We also share our experience on how to approach applications, where businesses often get stuck, and how to decide which programs actually make sense for your strategy. If you are mapping out your investment priorities for the year, this conversation will help you understand where the real opportunities are, how to think about timing and eligibility, and how to use support programs to drive meaningful progress rather than creating extra noise in the business. Useful LinksIn this episode, we reference a range of grants, incentives, tax tools, and support programs that manufacturers can use to reduce risk and accelerate growth in 2026. You can explore more detail using the links below.Manufacturing and Technology FundingMade in Queensland Grant Programhttps://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/manufacturing/queensland-manufacturing/grants-assistance/made-in-queenslandQueensland Sovereign Industry Development Fundhttps://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/industry/industry-support/sovereign-industry-development-fundTasmania Advanced Manufacturing Productivity Granthttps://www.business.tas.gov.au/grants/advanced-manufacturing-productivity-grantIndustry Growth Program (IGP)https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/industry-growth-programNational Reconstruction Fund (NRF)https://nrf.gov.auResearch, Innovation, and R&D SupportAgriFutures Australia RD&E Investment Programhttps://agrifutures.com.au/investment-and-funding/CSIRO Innovate to Grow (free 8 week program)https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs/SME/Innovate-to-GrowCSIRO Kick-Start (matched R&D funding)https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs/SME/CSIRO-Kick-StartR&D Tax Incentivehttps://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/research-and-development-tax-incentiveClean Tech and Energy TransitionARENA Solar SunShothttps://arena.gov.au/programs/solar-sunshot/Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund (ARENA)https://arena.gov.au/programs/future-made-in-australia/Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fundhttps://www.vic.gov.au/circular-economy-recycling-modernisation-fundVictorian Energy Upgrades for Businesshttps://www.energy.vic.gov.au/for-business/victorian-energy-upgrades-businessesSkills, Workforce, and CapabilityVictorian Digital Jobs Programhttps://www.vic.gov.au/digital-jobsAustralian Government Wage Subsidieshttps://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/employers/wage-subsidiesSelf Employment Assistance Programhttps://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/coaching/self-employmentCost Reduction and Non Grant SupportCertain Inputs to Manufacture (CIM) Programhttps://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/manufacturing/certain-inputs-to-manufactureInstant Asset Write Offhttps://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-businesses-and-self-employed/concessions/instant-asset-write-offFinding Grants and Getting HelpGrantConnect (Australian Government grants platform)https://www.grants.gov.auBusiness.gov.au Grants and Programs Finderhttps://business.gov.au/grants-and-programsAusIndustry Business Grants and Assistance Finder and Newsletterhttps://www.industry.gov.au/science-technology-and-innovation/industry-innovation/ausindustry
