Victorian Supply Chain Uplift Program

The program will help build businesses’ capabilities so they can help Hanwha deliver the Commonwealth Government’s $1 billion Land 8116 Self-Propelled Howitzer program. Funding will support eligible Victorian businesses to: gain relevant accreditations and meet industry specific compliance requirements prepare tenders undertake minor facilities upgrades and equipment fit outs develop new or enhance current defence products or services undertake defence R&D participate in trade missions to pursue collaboration and export opportunities. Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply: have Hanwha’s support for its application to this program be a legal entity with an operating business presence in Victoria submit an application for activities linked directly to the applicant’s Victorian business operations have an Australian business number (ABN) be able to meet the required cash co-contribution ($1 for every $1 provided) attest that the business complies with all workplace health and safety obligations and meets all industrial relations obligations as an employer. Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply. Learn how to apply Phone: 03 9651 8053 Email: defence@ecodev.vic.gov.au What you get: Matched funding of between $2,000 and $100,000. Apply at any time. Source: business.gov.au, © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 3.0 AU.

Victorian defence industry businesses.