With funding of $14 million over four years, the Mining Technology Innovation Centre will be based in Mackay and operate as a central component in the overall development of mining technology in Australia. It will provide small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the mining technology field advice to improve their business processes, test new products and find new markets.
The centre will:
- Provide a comprehensive review of the firm that identifies its strengths and weaknesses, strategic business issues, potential areas for business improvement and potential areas for growth;
- Provide access to grants for addressing areas identified by the review for improvement/growth;
- Find and adapt the latest research and technology to improve their products and (where applicable) manufacturing processes;
- Provide access to specialist facilities and advice to assist in turning innovative ideas into new products or to test products for new markets;
- Identify new markets for cutting edge technology;
- Prepare the firm to become export ready, including through developing management and marketing skills; and
- Assist in identifying sources of government support for the firm’s activities.
For further information, call the Enterprise Connect Hotline between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (AEST) on 131 791 (Australian callers only) or email
miningtechnologycentre@innovation.gov.au.