South Australian manufacturers can now unlock the competitive benefits of advanced technologies thanks to a $1 million State Government grant program.
Funded through the Department of State Development’s Research and Innovation Fund, the Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP) is supporting small and medium local manufacturers with the upfront costs of adopting innovative technologies.
Earlier this year, the first round of the MTAP awarded nearly half a million dollars across 10 South Australian businesses. With this support, these businesses are better positioned to increase their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
A satellite technology company based at Lot Fourteen, Inovor Technologies is using the funding towards constructing the Helmholtz Cage, a device to test satellite instruments in a predictable and uniform magnetic field.
“As we expand into building more larger and complex spacecraft, strengthening our in-house testing capabilities is critical,” said Dr Zebb Prime, Inovor Technologies Manager – Mechanical and Modelling and Simulation Engineering.
“The Helmholtz Cage will allow us to conduct rigorous tests on a larger scale, improving both reliability and efficiency.
“This investment directly supports our mission to deliver world-class, Australian-made space technology with precision, reliability and speed.”
The other businesses that received funding in Round 1 were:
- McLaren Vintners
- PakPot
- ATi Laboratories
- Foil Drive
- MyModular
- Bickford's Australia
- MGA Macro Group
- Gelista
- Silver Fleece.
Adopting innovative technologies is essential for businesses to remain competitive, enhance productivity, and unlock opportunities for growth. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and additive manufacturing hold significant potential in enabling businesses to streamline processes, improve sustainability, and gain a competitive edge.
Through MTAP, eligible businesses can unlock doors to new opportunities and be fit for a future set for continuous innovation.
Applications are now open for MTAP Round 2, closing on 29 September 2025.
