Advanced opportunities
Advanced manufacturers choose NSW for its lifestyle, supportive business environment, skilled workforce and extensive infrastructure. This results in high-value products of interest to customers globally.
Advanced manufacturers choose NSW for its lifestyle, supportive business environment, skilled workforce and extensive infrastructure. This results in high-value products of interest to customers globally.
27K
There are over 27,000 manufacturers in NSW
235K
Manufacturers in NSW employ more than 235,000 people
$125B
Manufacturers generate around $125 billion annually
$16B
Exporting around $16 billion worth of goods each year
Working with business to promote growth
NSW offers capability across high-tech design and development, innovative research, product customisation, client support and repair.
About half of total NSW manufacturing exports are advanced manufactured goods, with particular strengths in defence and aerospace, health and life sciences, and agrifood.
Targeted support is available through:
- skills and workforce development
- industry advocacy
- business programs and incentives
- innovation, research and development.
We're also helping to attract and train our future manufacturing workforce with further programs and support to learn digital skills, encourage collaboration with industry across regional and metropolitan NSW and support students to take up STEM careers.
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Key initiatives
NSW is known as a fast adopter of technology, and we are reinforcing this reputation with the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap.
The 20-Year R&D Roadmap is a long-term vision for advancing technologies, products and services for priority sectors including manufacturing. This will complement the $1 billion our manufacturers already spend on research and development each year.
Additionally, we are building world-class infrastructure to support the sector’s future success, including the:
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility at Bradfield in Western Sydney.
- Australia’s first commercial-scale Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility at Westmead.
Modern manufacturing
To reinforce its commitment to modern manufacturing, the NSW Government appointed a Modern Manufacturing Commissioner.
The Commissioner is helping strengthen local research, collaboration and partnerships between government, research institutions and industry to grow modern manufacturing capabilities in NSW.
This includes the implementation of the NSW Government response to the Modern Manufacturing Taskforce Report in 2022, and the development of a Modern Manufacturing Strategy for NSW, due in 2023.
Learn more about modern manufacturing in NSW and watch our Making it in NSW seriesExternal Link .
Learn more about Driving Digital Skills Pilot Program
Events
- Australian Manufacturing WeekExternal Link showcases the latest innovations, technologies and equipment in the advanced manufacturing sector. The event is held on 9 to 12 May, 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne.
- The Modern Manufacturing ExpoExternal Link showcases the future of manufacturing, highlighting the path for the digital transformation journey. The event is held on 20 to 21 September, 2023 at the Sydney Showground.
How we help
Investment NSW provides businesses with free:
- market intelligence
- advice on NSW Government programs and approval processes
- connections with government and local business contacts
- support for business case development
- identification of investment locations and potential partners
- facilitation of familiarisation visits.
Contact Investment NSW for free, personalised support to grow your business in NSW.
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