Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC): Empowering Australia’s Global Advanced Manufacturing Agenda

Background
Newland Global Group (NGG) serves as the exclusive India advisor and Industry Partner Organisation (IPO) to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), supporting Australia’s ambition to become a global leader in advanced manufacturing. This strategic collaboration enables AMGC to engage effectively with India - a priority economic partner under the Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).

Approach
NGG’s engagement is focused on bridging Australian advanced manufacturing capabilities with India’s rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem. Key components of the approach include:

• Facilitating Commercial Partnerships and Joint R&D: NGG actively identifies and enables strategic collaborations between Australian manufacturers and Indian industry leaders. These partnerships target innovation-rich sectors such as medtech, cleantech, and precision engineering, fostering co-development and technology exchange.
• Delivery Partner Responsibilities under IGP: As an implementation partner for AMGC under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP), NGG delivers a suite of services including:
• Expert Advisory: Providing sector-specific insights and strategic guidance aligned with program goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating targeted industry participation and bilateral collaboration through curated engagement strategies.
• Program Delivery: Supporting workshops, bespoke advisory sessions, and access to relevant research or technical facilities.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Ensuring robust tracking of initiatives and outcomes to inform AMGC and meet IGP reporting requirements.
• Export and Licensing Enablement: NGG works to unlock new markets for Australian firms by identifying pathways for export, co-production, and technology licensing in India, enabling scalable international growth.
• India Market Access Strategy: Leveraging in-market policy and commercial expertise, NGG advises AMGC on navigating India’s regulatory, policy, and operational landscape. This includes strategic stakeholder mapping and ecosystem positioning across public and private sectors.

Strategic Alignment with Program Objectives
NGG’s work is closely aligned with the goals of the Industry Growth Program, including:

• Enhancing global competitiveness through innovation and collaboration
• Supporting Australian businesses in entering and scaling within international markets
• Building long-term industry capability through targeted, market-relevant initiatives

Results
Through this partnership, NGG is empowering Australian manufacturers to unlock new global commercialisation opportunities while aligning with India’s economic initiatives, including Make in India, Digital India, and Industrial Corridor projects. Key outcomes include:

1. Enhanced Industry Collaboration: NGG’s facilitation of targeted partnerships and joint R&D efforts is driving cross-border collaboration between Australian and Indian manufacturers, opening doors for long-term innovation.
2. Global Market Access: Australian manufacturers are gaining greater access to Indian markets through export and licensing opportunities, supported by NGG’s local expertise and networks.
3. Alignment with National Initiatives: This collaboration is further strengthening the Australia–India advanced manufacturing corridor, ensuring Australian companies are well-positioned to participate in India’s rapidly growing manufacturing ecosystem.

Conclusion:

NGG’s partnership with AMGC is playing a key role in shaping the future of industrial innovation, positioning Australia as a key player in the global advanced manufacturing landscape.