AMRF Connect - Western Sydney’s Premier Scale-Up Hub
We're accelerating the growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector by connecting businesses with essential resources and networks.
Powered by Western Sydney University's Launch Pad, and Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, AMRF Connect provides unparalleled access to local, national, and international networks.
What AMRF Connect offers
- A collaborative workspace in Bradfield City Centre
- Direct access to AMRF experts-in-residence
- Resources to help navigate business principles for growth and diversity
- A comprehensive program of targeted masterclasses and networking events
What AMRF Connect will do
- Foster Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships between manufacturers, researchers, and investors to drive innovation.
- Support Growth: Provide tools and resources that help businesses scale effectively within the manufacturing landscape.
- Enhance Competitiveness: Equip manufacturers with the latest technologies and insights to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
How AMRF Connect can help your business
- Expand your network: Engage with a vibrant community of start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs in Western Sydney.
- Learn from expert-in-residence: Connect with leaders from across industry and academia to share experiences and further enrich the capability of the manufacturing sector.
- Upskill with high-value programs: Participate in events designed to foster innovation, upskilling, and the adoption of new technologies.
AMRF Connect Services
Join a vibrant community accelerating innovation in manufacturing
- Outreach Access to AMRF: Guided introduction to the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility.
- Networking Events: Attend topic specific networking events.
- Market Briefings / Sector Briefings: Stay informed on market trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
- Quarterly AMRF Showcase Events: Attend major showcase events with expert speakers and industry leaders.
- Online Community: Join our online community to stay up to date with latest news and events
Unlock new product and service solutions
- Partner Projects: Collaborate with likeminded experts to test your ideas
- Advice on Ideas / Proposals: Receive feedback from AMRF Connect staff, Experts-in-Residence (EIRs), and AMRF experts to refine your ideas and proposals.
- Readiness Tool / Diagnostic Tool (IGP): Use our assessment tool to identify your business, readiness for scale up.
- Suitable Grant Alignment / Assessment Identification: Get assistance in aligning your projects with relevant grants and funding opportunities.
- R&D: Tap into the research community for early R&D support
- Innovate2Grow (CSIRO): Participate in a self-paced, 14-week online program designed for SMEs to learn about collaborative research and project engagement with CSIRO.
Uplift your skills for sustained business success
- AMRF Connect Masterclass Series: Join our engaging series of masterclasses that cover essential topics such as funding, grant support, and new technologies.
- Advanced Manufacturing Scale Up Workshops: Participate in our accredited, hands-on workshops designed to enhance your management and leadership skills, with the option to stack towards a Graduate Certificate in Management.
- Mentoring: Access our network of mentors for personalised support.
- Ignition: Join our Ignition Program to fast track your startup.
Want to learn more?
If you're interested in being part of the AMRF Connect community, please contact the team.
Connect with us
Do you have a question about the AMRF services and capability? We'd love to have a chat.
Contact the AMRF technical team