What Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre does

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organisation established in 2015 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, that represents and advocates for Australian manufacturers. Its core offering is a portfolio of co-investment programs — including the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund, the Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, and the Federal Government's $30 million Commercialisation Fund administered jointly with CSIRO — under which manufacturers apply for funding and co-invest alongside government contributions. Over its first decade AMGC has supported 170 co-invested projects, with reported outcomes of 4,500+ jobs created and $1.7Bn in economic uplift.

AMGC complements its funding programs with three adjacent service lines: Industry Knowledge (research, insights, and policy advisory), Industry Services (grant application preparation, speaking, advisory, and PR support), and a free Manufacturing Network membership that has grown to 3,000+ members. The organisation operates a national footprint with dedicated state directors across East Coast, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, and Victoria/Tasmania, and has been formally appointed as Industry Partner Organisation to the Australian Government Industry Growth Program. It does not develop proprietary technology; rather, it supports manufacturers in adopting Industry 4.0 capabilities and digital transformation through its funding and advisory services. AMGC's revenue model is primarily grant- and government-funded, with secondary professional services revenue from advisory and industry services engagements.

Name

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre

Legal name

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd

Website

https://amgc.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre is an Australian industry-led not-for-profit, established in 2015, that administers co-investment funds, advisory services, and a 3,000+ member manufacturing network to support Australian manufacturers' growth, digital transformation, and participation in global supply chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industry Co-Investment Programs: AMGC collaborates with industry on co-investment programs that deliver real industry change. Companies apply for funding and co-invest alongside government contributions.
2. Industry Services: Provides specific services to manufacturers including preparing grant applications, speaking opportunities, advisory services, and public relations.
3. Membership Network: Free membership network that provides access to a connected manufacturing community, industry insights, and collaborative opportunities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMGC is an industry-led, not-for-profit organisation that supports Australian manufacturers through co-investment programs, advisory services, industry knowledge and research, a free membership network, and administration of government funding programs including the $30 million Commercialisation Fund. It collaborates with federal, state, and territory governments to grow Australia's industrial capability and facilitate advanced manufacturing projects.

Product overview

AMGC is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization established in 2015 that represents and advocates for Australian manufacturers. Rather than offering a unified software product, AMGC provides a portfolio of advisory and support services including Industry Co-Investment Programs (delivering co-investment for real industry change), the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF), Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, and AMGC Connect for export pathways. Additional services include Industry Knowledge (insights and policy support), Industry Services (grant applications, speaking, advisory, and PR), and a free Manufacturing Network membership. The organization also administers the Federal Government's $30 million Commercialisation Fund for manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMGC Connect: Industry Partner Organisation platform providing export support and networking services for manufacturers.
• Manufacturing Academy
• Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF)
• Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program

Products and services

• Industry Co-Investment Programs Collaborative co-investment programs where AMGC partners with manufacturers and governments to fund and deliver advanced manufacturing projects and initiatives, combining industry and government funding to drive industrial change.
• Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) A specialised co-investment fund supporting the development and growth of advanced manufacturing capabilities within Australia, focused on ecosystem development across regions and sectors.
• Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program A targeted co-investment initiative developed in partnership with the Western Australia Government to support the development of wind energy manufacturing capabilities in Western Australia, creating local jobs and economic uplift in the clean energy sector.
• AMGC Connect An industry partnership platform operated as AMGC's Industry Partner Organisation (IPO), providing connection and networking services for manufacturers seeking export pathways and business development opportunities.
• Industry Knowledge Services Access to AMGC's depth of industry knowledge and insights to inform better policy and industry direction, including research reports, sector competitiveness planning, and policy advisory for manufacturers, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Industry Services Specific professional services offered to manufacturers including grant application preparation, speaking opportunities, advisory consulting, and public relations support.
• Manufacturing Network Free membership network providing access to a connected Australian manufacturing community of 3,000+ members, offering discovery and collaboration opportunities for manufacturers.
• Commercialisation Fund Federal Government's $30 million fund administered by AMGC in partnership with CSIRO and other Industry Growth Centres, supporting Australian manufacturers to turn ideas into commercial outcomes aligned with six National Manufacturing Priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 jobs created and $1.7Bn economic uplift across 170 co-invested projects over 10 years

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CSIROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2021Collaboration with CSIRO and five other Industry Growth Centres to manage and administer the $30 million Commercialisation Fund supporting Australian manufacturers.
• Hannover Fairs AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Industrial Transformation Australia expo, bringing global manufacturing expertise and exhibition opportunities to Australian manufacturers.
• Australian Government Industry Growth ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMGC appointed as Industry Partner Organisation to the Australian Government Industry Growth Program, facilitating access to government support and funding for manufacturers.
• Federal, State, and Territory GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMGC collaborates with all levels of Australian government to support manufacturing industry growth and represents industry to government on policy matters.
• Western Australia GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program to develop local wind turbine manufacturing capability in Western Australia.
• Northern Territory GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote advanced manufacturing in the Northern Territory, including the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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