House of Assembly: Tuesday, October 14, 2014

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Grant Expenditure

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (23 July 2014). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for the Public Sector):

Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation and Automotive Transformation

2013-14

The following provides information with regards to grants of $10,000 or more:

Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy

Name of grant recipient Amount of grant Purpose of grant Subject to grant agreement (Y/N)
Hills Limited $1,000,000 The establishment of Lance Hill Design Centre and Hills Research and Commercialisation Centre and assist in research and development programs for healthcare solutions, medical devices and assisted living solutions. Y
The University of Adelaide $750,000 For the University of Adelaide Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) to facilitate the delivery of the Manufacturing Works, Photonics Catalyst Program (PCP) Y
New Castalloy Pty Ltd $500,000 To assist the company to continue to operate its business within the state. Y
The Flinders University of South Australia $500,000 For the Flinders University of SA, through the Flinders Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology to facilitate the delivery of the Manufacturing Works, NanoConnect Program. Y
The Flinders University of South Australia $500,000 To facilitate the delivery of the Manufacturing Works, Medical Technologies Program. Y
Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd $380,841 The purchase of eligible equipment including costs associated with the freight, installation and commissioning of the equipment; and project management expenditure through Prozess by the grantee during the grant period. Y
University of South Australia $300,000 To undertake a pilot program at the Cooperative Research Centre for Cell Therapy Manufacturing to be headquartered at the University of South Australia's Mawson Lakes campus to identify opportunities for skills transfer and development in advanced manufacturing. Y
The trustee for Innovyz START Trust $300,000 To assist with funding the operations of the ANZ Innovys Start Program in Adelaide Y
District Council of Grant $230,120 The grant moneys will be applied to conduct a workforce profiling survey, install upgraded airfield lighting on the main airport runway and construct a secure car park, as outlined in the proposal to establish Fly in Fly out Services in the Limestone Coast Region. Y
Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast Inc. $217,200 To engage the pre-approved subcontractor to undertake the development of the Cellulosic Value Chain Technology Roadmap. Y
Defence Teaming Centre $200,000 To support clustering activities within the Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Alliance cluster. Y
Zen Technologies (Power and Energy) Pty Ltd $200,000 To progress research and development of energy storage technology Y
The Adelaide Research & Innovation Investment Trust (Uni of Adelaide) $200,000 Smart workplace project will involve two main elements—a smart workplace online web-based tool to help manufacturing business to better understand and successfully implement high performance workplace systems—a demonstration program to implement and track the experience of at least two manufacturing firms seeking to adopt high performance workplace systems over a twelve month period. Y
Musitec Limited $200,000 To support clustering activities within the creative and technology industries supporting music cluster. Y
Food South Australia Incorporated $175,000 For Food SA to employ a Project Manager Competitive Foods to facilitate the delivery of the Manufacturing Works Competitive Foods Initiative to the satisfaction of the Minister. Y
University of Adelaide $150,000 Establish and launch a local Cluster Observatory through licensing and training relationship with European Cluster Observatory. Y
High Performing Workplaces Pty Ltd $140,000 To build an evidence base about workplace performance characteristics of northern Adelaide based enterprises and South Australian family businesses. Y
Water Australia Solutions Limited $105,000 To sponsor the appointment of a USA-based representative to promote the grantee's brand and to conduct marketing activities on behalf of the Australian water industry for two years. Y
Automotive Food Metals Engineering Printing & Kindred Industries Union (AMWU) $105,000 For eligible expenditure related to the employment of a research officer to undertake a range of activities to be mutually agreed annually with DMITRE. Y
Northern Advanced Manufacturing Industry Group (NAMIG) $100,000 Delivery of the Concept 2 Creation program comprising a suite of programs and activities that help students across South Australia to realise their potential for careers in the science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) industries. Y
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Ltd $100,000 To build an evidence base about the wellbeing of workers in industrial transition Y
AutoCRC Ltd $100,000 The purpose is to assist to undertake projects and activities approved by the minister that fall within the scope of the Automotive Australia 2020 CRC and which will deliver outcomes that will enhance the viability and sustainability of the automotive industry in SA through increased product and process innovation that takes into account economic, social and environmental impacts. Y
Keyhole TIG Limited $80,000 To fund two high profile pilot projects using K-TIG welding technology to demonstrate that the process is a much faster, cheaper, simpler and less energy-intensive alternative to standard welding processes. Y
University of South Australia $75,000 Provision of seed grants to student ventures as a non-repayable grant which will contribute to the achievement of the outcomes of the proposal submitted or in support of an application Y
Regional Development Australia Yorke & Mid North $75,000 To support the development of four key stages of projects in developing an 'asset map' of the Upper Spencer Gulf Y
Arts Industry Council South Australia Inc. $75,000 To support the development of a bipartisan and visionary long-term cultural and economic policy for all South Australians. Y
Goolwa Pipi Harvesters Association Inc. $75,000 To fund the purchase and installation of equipment atmosphere packaging. Y
Australian Industry Group $75,000 Implementing a series of 'Classroom in the Workplace' events for years 8, 9 and 10 students that practically demonstrate the application of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education. Y
Jaffa Limestone Pty Ltd $68,233 Funding will enable the company to purchase capital equipment used in the production of reconstituted limestone blocks, a new capability in the region. Y
The trustee for Kangaringa Trading Trust (Kangaringa Farm Pty Ltd) $65,000 The project involves the installation of a number of variable rate irrigation systems and coolroom storage to increase produce quality and yield while reducing input costs for its vegetable output at its site at the project location. Y
Defence Teaming Centre $60,000 To develop collaborative project strategies and processes to enable the Aerospace Alliance to quickly adapt to opportunities presented by international primes. Y
Global Maintenance USG Inc. $60,000 To provide support to Global Maintenance USG Inc. for the further development of the industry cluster and ongoing program delivery. Y
Whiteheads Timber Sales Pty Ltd $55,512 Funding will allow the company to purchase new wood processing equipment as part of its timber sawmill expansion. Y
Gramac Corporate Pty Ltd $53,970 The project involves the modification to its existing buildings to allow for increased height as well as the creation of a mobile training facility for delivering high risk industrial training Y
Acacia Research Pty Ltd $50,000 To develop technology to improve Oystek's automated oyster sorting machine. Y
Ace Product Design Pty Ltd $50,000 To develop the design of Trio Group Australia's deadbolt that allows deadlocking and emergency escape. Y
Huntsman Chemical Company Australia $50,000 Conduct an energy analysis and productivity review to identify prioritised opportunities for efficiency gains for use of energy and raw materials. Y
WBC Group Pty Ltd $50,000 Conduct a business optimisation review to identify costs and feasibility for a South Australian based manufacturing facility. Y
Cornell Design Pty Ltd $50,000 To conduct activities for WBC Group Pty Ltd for developing the design of a monitor power system. Y
Ellex Medical Pty Ltd $50,000 The establishment of an advanced manufacturing cell for the manufacture of high frequency ultrasound transducers in South Australia including the reallocation of key personnel. Y
Williams Metal Fabrications Pty Ltd $50,000 Conduct a review of the manufacturing costing system to inform the implementation of an integrated financial management system to accurately identify costs and margins for projects and optimise quoting processes. Y
The Trustee for van de Loo Family Trust (t/a Applidyne Australia Pty Ltd) $50,000 To develop a new rail upright running rail system. Y
Musitec Limited $50,000 To access technology consulting services to ensure technology networks, technology businesses and technology research is adequately represented in the cluster's strategic development and membership. Y
Innovact Consulting Pty Ltd $50,000 To develop Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes unique six-speed sequential gearbox design to manufacturing stage. Y
Australian Industry Group $50,000 To develop, promote and deliver a condensed and combined manufacturing business innovation learning program tailored to region-based manufacturing small to medium enterprises and design its ongoing delivery using lesson learnt. Y
The trustee for Blok Family trust $48,444 Funding will assist the company to build two new warehouses, parts dismantling, manufacturing, dispatch and retail complex. Y
Innovact Consulting Pty Ltd $44,000 To engineer, design and manufacture Ocvitti Australia's new agricultural vineyard stake Y
South East Conveyors Pty Ltd $42,837 For the purchase and installation of approved capital items. Y
University of South Australia $40,000 To build the capability (skills, analysis and graphics software and data-sets) in Economic Complexity Analysis, the newly-developed approach to assessing competitive and comparative advantage of regions in specific industry sectors and goods and services Y
Mincham Pty Ltd $40,000 To conduct activities for DroneMetrex Pty Ltd for developing the design of a production prototype three-axis camera gimbal. Y
Milford Industries Pty Ltd $40,000 To support the company undertaking a growth and business readiness review to identify the foundations required for diversification. Y
University of Adelaide $30,000 To undertake a facilitated systems-bidelling process for one specific economic project or program. Y
Graedi Group Pty Ltd (t/a in-Business) $30,000 Participate as a Foundation Partner for the 1625.com.au event from July 2013 until 31 Dec 2014. Y
Primary Industries and Regions SA $29,788 Contribution to cuttlefish monitoring and research program. Y
De Bruin Engineering Pty Ltd $26,985 Funding will enable the company to purchase equipment required to build the Harrington Seed Destructor, a mechanical tool used for the reduction of herbicide resistant weeds. Y
The Trustee for van de Loo Family Trust (t/a Applidyne Australia Pty Ltd) $26,750 To develop the design of Auspod Holdings rapidly deployable emergency storage and accommodation solutions Y
The Adelaide Research & Innovation Investment Trust (Uni of Adelaide) $25,000 To prepare a literature review of modelling options in four well-established economic paradigms Y
Australian Industry Group $25,000 To support the employment of an industry liaison officer for the purpose of providing industry intelligence to the department and ongoing program delivery Y
Sage Automation (SA) Pty Ltd $24,000 To conduct activities for Phoenix Society Inc. for developing an automated solution for a unique dry ice process for the delabelling and relabelling of wine bottles. Y
The University of Adelaide $20,000 Science and Engineering Grand Challenge held in October 2014 in Adelaide Y
Quality Plastics Pty Ltd $20,000 To conduct activities to develop tooling and prototypes for a specialised guard to protect agricultural irrigation equipment. Y
Jonlo Maintenance Engineering Pty Ltd $20,000 To fund costs to conduct the activities for developing equipment suitable to trial experimental freezing of green wheat. Y
The Trustee for The Leuscher Family Trust (Luescher Teknick Pty Ltd) $20,000 To conduct activities for the development of a novel carbon composite bicycle wheel rim process. Y
The Trustee for Telford Contracting Trust (Roundwood Solutions Pty Ltd) $19,252 The project incorporates the purchase and installation of approved capital items to modify existing plant to process longer logs. Y
Designmakers Pty Ltd $16,700 To conduct activities for Make Safe Pty Ltd for developing the design of a prototype 'BaitSafe' Rodent Trapping System. Y
Simulation Industry Association of Australia Ltd $15,750 SimTecT 2014 and SimHealth 2014 to be held on 25 to 28 August 2014 at the Adelaide Convention Centre South Australia. Y
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Ltd $15,000 Development of 'PERMA' workplace wellbeing indicators Y
McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Industry Association Inc. $15,000 To support the 'HALO' project designed to increase the brand equity, product demand and producer profitability in the McLaren Vale regional. Y
Defence Teaming Centre $14,800 To administer the delivery of the Major Projects Ready—Skills Accreditation Program to small and medium businesses in the defence and advanced manufacturing sectors in collaboration with DFEEST's Skills in the Workplace Program. Y
Studform Pty Ltd $10,663 Funding will contribute to the company's expansion of a door processing line. Y
Australian Industry Group $10,500 To develop promote and deliver the Manufacturing Business Innovation program on a pilot basis and design the ongoing delivery of the program using lessons learnt from the pilot program. Y
The Trustee for the Normanville Meatworks Unit Trust $10,133 Abattoir upgrade and purchase of capital equipment at Normanville Y
Adelaide Convention Bureau Ltd $10,000 To assist with a bid to attract the International Astronautical Congress 2017 to Adelaide. Y
Brand South Australia $10,000 2014 Regional Awards Sponsorship for DMITRE Innovation Category. Y
A Leadbeater & D Leadbeater (t/a Procise Business Solutions) $10,000 To conduct activities for Silvercrete Concrete Projects Pty Ltd for developing an automation program that consistently delivers an exact amount of concrete from a dosing machine. Y
The University of Adelaide $10,000 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN) 2014 and the 23rd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM23) joint conference to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 2 to 6 Feb 2014. Y
Food South Australia Incorporated $10,000 Sponsor Export Category Award for the 2014 SA Food Industry Awards and Gala Presentation. Y
Adelaide Convention Bureau Ltd $10,000 To assist with a bid to attract the International Astronautical Congress 2017 to Adelaide. Y
University of South Australia $10,000 To explore where, and in which contexts, people, things, data and the internet meet and result in evolving observable phenomena which can inform better government policy development and service delivery. Y
University of Adelaide $10,000 Gather customer and end-user perspectives of the Adelaide Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map. Y