Automotive New Markets Program

Automotive New Markets Program (ANMP)

Up to $1M is available to assist automotive supply chain companies to broaden their customer and product base.

Background

The Automotive New Markets Program is a $30 million competitive merit‑based grants program that is jointly funded by the Australian Government (as one element of the Automotive New Markets Initiative under A New Car Plan for a Greener Future) and the Victorian Government. The Program is intended to run for four years, commencing in 2012‑13.

Objective

The object of the Automotive New Markets Program is to assist Australian automotive supply chain companies broaden their customer and product base, both domestically and internationally.

Funding

Up to $1 million is available and organisations must provide matched funding.

Eligible Applicant

To be eligible to apply for an Automotive New Markets Program grant, an applicant must:

be an Australian automotive supply chain company that is incorporated in Australia
be an Australian producer of automotive components, an Australian producer of automotive machine tools or automotive tooling, or an Australian provider of automotive services
supply an original equipment manufacturer

Eligible Activities

A project under the Automotive New Markets Program must involve one or more of the following:

early‑stage commercialisation activities
improving employee capabilities
pre‑production development activities
proof‑of‑concept activities
research and development activities
re‑tooling activities

Expert Assistance

Writing a good quality grant application is a critical element in the application process. An application needs to be well thought through, written concisely, have clear objectives and purpose, and show clear links to the objectives of the grant guidelines.

The grant application must answer all questions, provide all required information and respond to the merit criteria. It should also reflect your organisation’s business strategy.

Writing a good application takes time and effort, and requires particular writing skills.

Bulletpoint are expert grant consultants and can assist with all aspects of grant preparation.

Call us on (03) 9005 6789 or email to discuss further.

We can assist with demonstrating:

whether the project outcome will meet the objective of the ANMP to assist Australian automotive supply chain companies broaden their customer and product base, both domestically and internationally
the capacity and capability of the applicant to undertake the project
the contribution of the project to the economic sustainability of the applicant
the contribution of the project to the economic sustainability of the Australian automotive supply chain and the broader economy

Timing

Applications for Round 2 of the ANMP must be submitted by 19 April 2013.

Other Information

Round 1 Recipients

Grant recipient	Project summary	Grant amount
Australian Arrow	Commission full service local electrical wiring harness design, engineering & manufacture	$1,000,000
Australian Precision Technologies	The introduction of leading edge technology for the production of complex components for the automotive, aerospace, defence and mining sectors	$650,000
Backwell IXL	Provide Australian made parts for the installation of the next generation of large-scale PV solar plants specifically designed for Australia’s remote regions	$860,000
Ceramet	Solar energy component project	$400,000
Bosch	Design and validate automotive braking components for the Asian region	$1,000,000
Hella	High intensity LED flood lamp	$500,000
MtM	Development, engineering and manufacture of Tomcar in Australia	$400,000
Precise Global	Development of niche services aligned to core capability and commercialisation of own products	$600,000
Quality Plastics & Tooling	The acquisition of electric moulding machines with robotics and automation	$580,000
Bosch	Development of a potentially lifesaving Backover Avoidance System	$500,000

Media Release

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 19 APRIL 2013 for the Automotive New Markets Program

Only one application can be submitted per round.

Applicants must use the ANMP Smart Form application form or the ANMP Word application form available at www.innovation.gov.au/anmp. If you are experiencing any difficulties with the forms, please contact anmp@innovation.gov.au.

Please note there was an error in the ANMP Smart From application form and ANMP Word application form referring to the provision of audited financial statements as mandatory attachments. This should only have referred to the provision of financial statements. Provision of financial statements will be accepted as the mandatory attachment.

Applications must submitted by 11.59 PM on 19 April 2013 (Australian Eastern Standard Time). After this time, the ANMP Smart Form application form will expire and will not be available for download and/or submission. ANMP Word application forms must also be submitted electronically by 11.59 PM on 19 April 2013 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) to anmp@innovation.gov.au.

The Automotive New Markets Initiative (ANMI) is a $35 million initiative that is assisting the automotive industry develop new business opportunities domestically and internationally. It has three key elements:

· Automotive New Markets Program

· Business Capability Support Program

· Automotive Envoy and Automotive Supplier Advocate

The Automotive New Markets Program is a $30 million grants program that will assist automotive supply chain companies develop new opportunities.

Kind Regards

Automotive New Markets Initiative Team

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