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A funding partnership between APR.Intern and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) will put new technologies, business models and digitalisation in reach of Australian manufacturing industry.
Under the agreement, 23 skilled PhDs will be matched to manufacturing SMEs and larger companies to apply their specialist expertise to drive advanced and digital manufacturing and optimisation solutions.
The projects will attract up to $13,000 in IMCRC support and a rebate under APR.Intern’s National Research Internship (NRIP) program.
PROGRAM COSTS
IMCRC PARTNERS
TOTAL 3-MONTH PROJECT COST = $20,000
IMCRC CONTRIBUTION = $10,000
INDUSTRY PARTNER UPFRONT COMMITMENT = $10,000
GOV. REBATE TO INDUSTRY PARTNER = $5,000
NET COST TO INDUSTRY PARTNER = $5,000
MANUFACTURERS
TOTAL 3-MONTH PROJECT COST = $20,000
IMCRC CONTRIBUTION = $5,000
INDUSTRY PARTNER UPFRONT COMMITMENT = $15,000
GOV. REBATE TO INDUSTRY PARTNER = $7,500
NET COST TO INDUSTRY PARTNER = $7,500
HOW IT WORKS
COST-EFFECTIVE
- Access to specialised PhD expertise
- Used for controlled practice growth
- Suitable for short-term skill needs
- Eligible for R&D tax incentive
RAPID RESULTS
- Short, intensive 3-5 month projects for quick implementation of results
- Quick turnaround on establishment
- Responsive to changing business needs and priorities
HASSLE FREE
- IP stays with company
- No employment requirements
- Pre-approved contract
- Simple and transparent model
- Proven and trusted
INDUSTRY ELIGIBILITY
- Proposal must have Manufacturing relevance
- One IMCRC Intern Voucher per business per year
- Project subject to IMCRC review and approval
- Project proposal should be aligned with Industry 4.0 principles and focus on emerging technologies and business models
| Selection Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Proposed internship research aligns with IMCRC research themes | – Additive manufacturing – Automation and robots – Advanced materials – AR/VR – Sensors and data analytics – Industry transformation |
| Proposed internship research is largely MRL3 or higher | Research maturity includes at least early proof of concept. |
| Australian manufacturer or significant part of Australian manufacturing innovation ecosystem | Also includes global manufacturers with significant operations in Australia. |
| Proposed internship research will reasonably lead to manufacturing outcomes in Australia | The internship research should result in developing positive changes in the manufacturing partner. E.g. discover or develop opportunities for industry diversification to access new markets; new product or process development; new business models; service extension or improvement; value chain creation; local supplier development; global supply chain access; net export growth; collaboration and industry involvement. |
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