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Growth Centres Success Stories
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Publication Date:
December 2018
The Growth Centres are working with their sectors and firms to drive innovation, productivity and competitiveness. The government is funding six Growth Centres in sectors of competitive strength and strategic priority.
Advanced Manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, AMGC, is working with the sector to drive cultural change, increase competitiveness, unlock new commercial opportunities and foster innovation.
- B&R Enclosures: taking the plunge into Industry 4.0
- iOrthotics: stepping into global markets
- Magnetica: digitising production a key to success
- Mincham Aviation: virtual project with concrete outcomes
Find more success stories on the AMGC website and YouTube channel.
Cyber Security
The Cyber Security Growth Centre, AustCyber, is working with the sector to help increase collaboration, build capability, innovate and participate in globally competitive markets.
Find more success stories on the AustCyber YouTube channel.
Food and Agribusiness
The Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre, Food Innovation Australia Ltd (FIAL), is working with the sector to grow the share of Australian food in the global marketplace.
- Fresh Fodder: dipping into success
- Krio Krush: the spice of life
- Luv Sum: protein balls going global
- Ozganics: growing into new markets
- Silly Yak: putting bread on the table
Find more success stories on the FIAL website.
Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals
The Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Growth Centre, MTPConnect, is setting the future direction to establish Australia as an Asia Pacific hub for medical technology and pharmaceutical companies.
- Accelerating Australia: inspiring research entrepreneurs
- Bridge Program: building bridges between industry and researchers
- Global Investment Programme: building capabilities and connections in life sciences
- Industry Mentoring in STEM (IMNIS) Program
- IMNIS Mentee – Bo Yun: connecting PhD students with industry
- IMNIS Mentee – Alistair Kwok: connecting PhD students with industry
- IMNIS Mentee – Javad Naderi: connecting PhD students with industry
- Medical Device Partnering Program: this little idea went to market
Find more success stories on the MTPConnect website.
Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS)
The Mining Equipment, Technology and Services Growth Centre, METS Ignited, works with Australian mining industry suppliers, global miners, researchers and capital providers to improve competitiveness and productivity.
- Austmine: championing for women in METS
- CORE Innovation Hub: Crafting innovation together
- Digital Disruption Masterclasses: tackling digital disruption head-on
Find more success stories on the METS Ignited website.
Oil, Gas and Energy Resources
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resource Growth Centre, National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) is working with the sector to ensure it is globally competitive, sustainable, innovative and diverse.
- Bureau of Meteorology: future-proofing Australia’s engineering
- CD Power: green and reliable power for remote operations
- CORE Innovation Hub: Crafting innovation together
- LNG Living Lab: driving large-scale innovation in the LNG industry
- Soter Analytics: safety device saving spines
- SPEE3D: metal parts in minutes
Find more success stories on the NERA website.
Read more
Read more about the Industry Growth Centres Initiative.
Contact us
Email IndustryGrowthCentres@industry.gov.au.