The WA Government, in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), is launching the Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program.
This $8 million program aims to enhance WA's manufacturing capabilities within the wind energy supply chain through expert advice and joint funding to improve capacity and capability.
The program will offer up to 50% of eligible project costs, with industry expected to at least match the funds. The program will include 2 different streams of support:
- Market Entry Stream: Focused on capability development, with indicative project sizes ranging from $20K to $60K (co-investment contribution $10K to $30K).
- Market Growth Stream: Focused on capacity and capability enhancement, with indicative project sizes ranging from $500K to $1 million (co-investment contribution $250K to $500K).
Initially the program is focused on areas where the State has translatable skills and capability including: anchor cages, nacelle components, tower foundations and assembly, transmission poles, specialised trailers (transport).
The program also aims to upskill local businesses with appropriate accreditations to operate within the wind energy supply chain and build capacity related to replacement parts and servicing. Projects related to other wind manufacturing areas may be considered.
Applications to this program opened 12:00PM (AWST) Tuesday 3 December 2024 and will close once funding is exhausted.
Manufacturers can register for information sessions, access written guidelines, and view a pre-recorded webinar via the Expressions of interest form on the AMGC website.
For more information email AMGC or visit the AMGC website.
