Banksia Minerals gets $5m for critical energy mineral processing
26 February, 2026Australian startup Banksia Minerals has received $5m in funding from ARENA for its electrochemical copper production pilot.
Government finalises Net Zero Fund design
11 February, 2026The Net Zero Fund will deliver targeted investments to support the transition to less carbon-intensive manufacturing and production processes.
BioCarbon secures funding to commercialise biochar coke
10 February, 2026BioCarbon has secured ARENA support for its first commercial biochar steelmaking project displacing fossil coke.
Queensland Government opens $79m manufacturing grant program
06 February, 2026The Queensland Government has opened the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program with funding of up to $79.1 million on offer.
NRF invests $75 million in Alpha HPA
03 February, 2026The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation will invest $75 million in Alpha HPA, backing the company's processing technique for producing ultra-high-purity alumina.
Local defence manufacturing receives funding boost
28 January, 2026The federal government has allocated a further $17 million to 44 Australian businesses in the latest rounds of the Defence Industry Development Grants.
Defence Trailblazer funding manufacturing to help Defence and industry transition to clean energy
15 December, 2025Defence Trailblazer has announced it is actively working with industry partners in funding a range of projects to develop emissions-reducing technologies.
The return of domestic solar manufacturing to Australia
03 December, 2025ARENA has announced funding for a 500 MW per annum solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
ARC announces $34m in collaborative research funding
28 November, 2025The ARC has announced over $34 million in funding to strengthen Australia's research capability through collaboration.
Li-S Energy gets ARENA funding for Australian battery cell manufacturing
19 November, 2025ARENA has announced $7.86 million in funding to Li-S Energy to expand its advanced battery manufacturing capability.
Victorian Government backs manufacturing hub in Benalla
18 November, 2025The Victorian Government has announced funding for the planning of an advanced manufacturing, logistics, and sustainable industries hub in Benalla.
Aussie underwater robot company secures funding for expansion
04 November, 2025Australian ocean robotics company Hullbot has raised AU$16 million in a Series A funding to scale manufacturing and expand its next-generation robotic systems.
ARENA backs no-inverter battery storage technology
23 October, 2025Relectrify's AC1 BESS doesn't require an inverter, but uses a unique battery management system that controls each battery cell directly to produce AC power.
Funding increased for local manufacturers to join US submarine supply chain
21 October, 2025The AUSSQ funding program is helping local companies become approved suppliers to HII, one of two companies that builds US nuclear-powered submarines.
US and Australian governments announce support for WA gallium project
21 October, 2025The US and Australian governments have announced their intention to advance the development of a gallium plant at Alcoa’s alumina refinery in Western Australia.
