Are you a Victorian SME looking to lift your capability and do more work in Defence?

The Victorian Government’s Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program (SCUP) is STILL OPEN for applications!

If you're a contractor or an innovative business seeking opportunities in the defence sector, now is the perfect time to apply for funding to support your next major project with us. If successful, we’ll help you secure funding to enhance your capabilities, from R&D to infrastructure upgrades.

This grant program is designed to help defence companies grow, innovate, and strengthen our national security. Whether you're advancing cutting-edge technology, improving your supply chain, or enhancing workforce capabilities, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Why apply? Funding will support eligible Victorian businesses to:

- Gain relevant accreditations and meet industry-specific compliance requirements

- Prepare tenders

- Undertake minor facility upgrades and equipment fit-outs

- Develop or enhance current defence products or services

- Undertake defence R&D

- Participate in Hanwha-led trade missions to pursue collaboration and export opportunities.

Eligibility:

- Be registered on Hanwha’sBenchOnportal (the Department may verify your claim with Hanwha)

- Be a legal entity with an operating business presence in Victoria

- Submit an application for activities linked directly to your Victorian business operations

- Have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN)

- Be able to demonstrate and meet the required cash co-contribution ($1 for every $1 provided)

- Comply with all workplace health and safety obligations and meet all industrial relations obligations as an employer (specific criteria apply, so be sure to check the program guidelines)

For more details and to submit your application, visithttps://lnkd.in/gVFbVN2r

Let’s secure the future of defence together.