Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program

What is the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program?

The Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program provides up to $500,000 to regional Queensland manufacturers for projects that adopt advanced technologies, improve productivity, and build future-ready capability.

Track Record

Bulletpoint has worked with a number of early-stage companies to assist them to obtain commercialisation funding.

Bulletpoint assisted Ovira to secure $400,000.

Ovira was founded by Alice Williams, a 27-year old endometriosis sufferer who was inspired to create the new device after years of searching for a pain-management option for her own endometriosis. When she couldn’t find a solution that was drug-free or didn’t involve invasive procedures, she looked for an alternative.

Her fledgling company Ovira has just raised $1.5 million from Blackbird Ventures, to help establish its small egg-shaped electrotherapy device in the market, after promising early sales.

Bulletpoint assisted Airrobe to secure $396,050.

AirRobe’s Circular Wardrobe is solving the problem of textile waste by allowing fashion brands to offer their customers a simple way to repurpose their items. The project is building a unique application which captures product data (images, sizing and descriptions) at the time that consumers make a brand new purchase. This enables consumers to return to the application at any time and re-sell, recycle or upcycle their used-fashion in one-click.

Bulletpoinst assisted PolyNovo to secure $500,000.

PolyNovo plans to use the funding to support the purchase of new equipment and the upgrading of existing equipment used for manufacturing our NovoSorb SynPath product, used for amongst other things diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).

Bulletpoint assisted Thomas Global Systems to secure $2 million.

The company will develop and qualify two new flight-critical avionics products – an Enhanced Upfront Display Unit and a Keyboard Unit for Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopter, a significant US military airborne program.

Are you eligible for the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program?

To be eligible for the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program, you must:

• Be a small to medium-sized manufacturing business
• Operate in one of the following Queensland SA4 regions: Cairns, Townsville, Central Queensland, Mackay, or the Gold Coast
• Have operated in Queensland for at least 3 consecutive years
• Hold an active ABN and be GST-registered
• Derive the majority of turnover from manufacturing
• Have the financial capacity to co-invest in the project

Note: Eligibility doesn’t guarantee funding. Applications must be competitive and clearly aligned with the program’s objectives.

What kinds of projects can the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program fund?

The grant supports projects that help manufacturers shift towards advanced manufacturing. This includes:

• Technology adoption – Integrating robotics, automation, or digital systems
• Skills and training – Upskilling staff in new systems and capabilities
• Business development – Market expansion or strategic improvement planning
• ARM Hub services – Accessing robotics expertise and pilot services

How much money can you get?

You can apply for a grant between $10,000 and $500,000. The grant is designed for co-investment, meaning your business must contribute a portion of the total project costs.

Bulletpoint can help you scope your project to ensure you’re asking for the right amount—enough to achieve impact, but not so much that it weakens your application.

We help develop detailed budgets and milestone plans that justify funding and support successful delivery.

Need help with the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program?

Securing funding through the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program is competitive—but that’s where Bulletpoint shines.

We helped two clients secure more than $1.5 million under the Made in Queensland grant, where only 10 of 100 applicants were successful. We know how to:

• Align your proposal with government priorities
• Translate your technical work into language assessors understand
• Craft strong, clear justifications for your funding ask

Book a 30-minute consultation ($295) today. We’ll give you a real assessment—no fluff. With 250+ 5-star reviews and over a decade of wins, you’re in expert hands.

How Do We Approach Securing a Grant?

At Bulletpoint, we don’t just write applications—we position your project as a national innovation story.

With over 10 years of experience and billions in grant wins, we understand exactly what government assessors look for. Whether it’s AI, robotics, or advanced manufacturing, we:

• Build strong narratives that align with policy goals
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve your case
• Avoid wasting your time on non-competitive submissions

We don’t overpromise. But we will give you the best shot possible.

How Bulletpoint Can Help

We’re Australia’s highest-rated grant consultancy—with over 250 5-star reviews and 10+ years of experience.

Most applicants don’t succeed. But with our help, you’ll:

• Get a clear-eyed view of your chances
• Avoid wasting time and energy on weak submissions
• Build a compelling, strategic application that stands out

Book a 30-minute consultation ($295). We’ll tell you what’s working, what’s not, and whether your project is ready to compete.

Timing

Round 4 is open until 30 June 2025, or until all available funding is allocated.

More Information

• Source
• Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program Guidelines