Ballarat Manufacturing Forum

 Practical insights for the future of regional manufacturing 

Join us for a seminar in Ballarat, where we will bring together manufacturing leaders and specialists from robotics, banking, professional services and growth capital to discuss the issues affecting regional manufacturers today. 

Through a series of presentations and a facilitated panel discussion, you will hear practical perspectives on:

• Today’s manufacturing landscape, emerging robotics technologies and regional businesses leading the way
• Potential Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) opportunities across robotics, automation and manufacturing innovation
• Distinguishing eligible R&D experimentation from routine implementation and production activities
• Government grants available to manufacturers and how they interact with the RDTI
• RDTI financing as a potential cash flow option
• Proposed RDTI reforms and what they may mean for manufacturers
• The Australian Business Growth Fund’s investment approach and how equity can support business growth
• A Victorian manufacturer’s firsthand experience of using equity investment to pursue growth opportunities
• Economic outlook and market insights: ANZ's perspective on current economic conditions, trends across their client base, and key developments shaping the manufacturing sector.
• The opportunities and challenges expected to shape the future of Victorian manufacturing 

Victorian manufacturers are navigating a period of significant change. Developments in robotics and automation are creating new opportunities, while investment decisions, workforce obligations, funding requirements and broader economic conditions continue to shape the sector.   

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