Funding for TAS defence and security suppliers

Provides up to a 50% contribution to Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturers and Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprises to engage specialist bid and tender writing consultants or other external services to prepare submissions to defence procurements (Approach to Market notices).

Two tiers of assistance are available depending on procurement value.

To be eligible for financial assistance from the program, the applicant:

- must be able to demonstrate that they are a Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprise, Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprise, or relevant industry group representative supporting Tasmanian advanced manufacturing enterprises or Tasmanian-based advanced technology enterprise in the defence industry

- must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be registered for goods and services tax (GST)

- cannot receive in excess of $30,000 per financial year under this program, unless a strategic project demonstrates to be of industry and state benefit

- must have annual sales turnover greater than $500,000 (indicatively) and less than $55 million

- must not be a consultant or intermediary

- must not be subject to any legal disability, including bankruptcy or liquidation.