Knowledge and expertise to help transform your manufacturing business
A unique opportunity
We have partnered with APR.Intern to offer Australian manufacturers a cost-effective way to undertake short-term research projects in advanced and digital manufacturing.
Often smaller R&D initiatives get pushed aside due to pressing day-to-day business operations. Through APR.Intern – an all discipline PhD internship program – we offer manufacturing businesses the opportunity to explore Industry 4.0 technologies and lift their advanced manufacturing capabilities with the help of a PhD student over the course of 3-5 months.
Key benefits
- Rapid results and a path to new manufacturing technologies / Industry 4.0 through a highly focused R&D project
- Up to $13,000 in IMCRC support and a rebate under APR.Intern’s National Research Internship (NRIP) program
- Project-related IP remains in control of the manufacturer
- Minimal administration as the program is facilitated entirely by APR Intern
How it works
Cost-effective
- Access to specialised PhD expertise
- Suitable for short-term skill needs
- Eligible for R&D tax incentive
Rapid results
- Short, intensive 3-5 month projects for quick implementation of results
- Quick turnaround on establishment
- Responsive to changing business needs and priorities
Hassle free
- IP stays with company
- No employment requirements
- Pre-approved contract
- Simple and transparent model
Industry Eligibility
- Proposal must have Manufacturing relevance
- One IMCRC Intern Voucher per business per year
- Project subject to IMCRC review and approval
- Project proposal should be aligned with innovative manufacturing and / or Industry 4.0 principles and focus on emerging technologies and business models
