Advancing Australia further: Industry Growth Centres Initiative

The Australian Government is funding 6 Growth Centres aimed to drive innovation, productivity and competitiveness in their sectors.
22 May 2018
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The Australian Government is funding 6 Growth Centres in sectors of competitive strength and strategic priority.

Through an industry-led process the Industry Growth Centres Initiative aims to drive innovation, productivity and competitiveness. Industry is best placed to drive cultural change and overcome barriers to innovation, productivity and growth. By building capability and collaborative networks, industry sectors will be able to build stronger futures for themselves.

Growth Centres are not-for-profit organisations led by a strategic board of industry experts in the areas of:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Cyber Security
  • Food and Agribusiness
  • Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals
  • Mining Equipment, Technology and Services
  • Oil, Gas and Energy Resources

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Are you an Australian business owner or operator with the drive to succeed and ambition to match?

Are you in one of more of these industry sectors?

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Cyber Security
  • Food and Agribusiness
  • Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals
  • Mining Equipment, Technology and Services or
  • Oil, Gas and Energy Resources sectors

Industry Growth Centres provide ambitious Australians with the tools, knowledge and connections to unlock and seize opportunities.

Six Growth Centres support Australian business owners in high-growth, high value industries to realise their potential and ambition.

Together, the Growth Centres form the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Centres Initiative. Australia has a strategic priority or global competitive strength in each of these industries, and the initiative supports Australia’s ongoing prosperity by investing in the growth of each .

Every Growth Centre has a long term strategic plan for its sector, and all Growth Centres have common goals to:

  • increase global market access
  • reduce red tape
  • improve management & workforce skills, and
  • drive better collaboration

The Industry Growth Centres Initiative is ongoing, So if you’re thinking about taking the next step for yourself or your business, now is the time.

Find out about the business success stories or get in contact to understand how an Industry Growth Centre can help you fulfil your ambition for your business.



The Industry Growth Centres Initiative. Advancing Australia Further

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