Proposals are being invited to meet the first of the Advanced Manufacturing ITP business-led initiatives to help deliver the plan’s outcomes.

Initiative 15. Strengthening advanced manufacturing networks is one of four priorities that Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA)* is responsible for leading. Proposals are now being invited for programmes to meet Initiative 15, which is open until 5pm, Sunday, September 24, 2023.

   What is Initiative 15?

Initiative 15 is designed to strengthen advanced manufacturing networks to ensure healthy, inclusive advanced manufacturing networks that collaborate to deliver on ITP priorities. The AMA is developing a preferred model to strengthen networks and collaboration. It is piloting a regional approach to ITP outcomes through leveraging what is already working, while enhancing connection with unions, research institutions, and organisations representing Māori and Pasifika manufacturers.

There is $2m in the first year in seed funding allocated equally for national initiatives and across 10 Regional Manufacturing Working Groups to support those regions to develop, pilot and evaluate a preferred model. Each proposal will outline the approach, programme, and activities to best deliver the outcomes. Ideas are also being sought for national initiatives to deliver Initiative 15 outcomes.

Who can put in a proposal?

For Initiative 15 proposals will come from regional manufacturing entities, which must have the people, networks and systems immediately available to enable efficient, timely and sustainable delivery. For an AMA application form – it is a free membership – and the proposal documentation and template, please contact the AMA interim Executive Director.

*Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) is the umbrella organisation leveraging business networks to implement ITP priorities. It takes an industry-led, collaborative approach to helping deliver initiatives that make a difference.