The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), the Bradfield Development Authority (BDA), and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) have today joined forces to drive investment in Australian advanced manufacturing.
Under a new collaboration agreement, the three organisations will share industry trends and insights, convene industry briefings and events, and create a pipeline of referrals for new and emerging Australian manufacturers.
High-potential businesses will also be able to test and improve their ideas and prototypes at the AMRF, enabling them to scale, commercialise, and compete across the entire manufacturing supply chain.
By leveraging the strengths of the NRFC and AMRF, the manufacturing sector will benefit from more joined-up support from Government. This will help drive industrial transformation and sovereign capability, connecting emerging manufacturers with the nation’s newest innovation cluster in Bradfield City and with expert technical support and potential funding pathways.
Bradfield Development Authority Chair, Jennifer Westacott AC said: “Our partnership with the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation links industry with the capital, expertise, and infrastructure required to position Australia as a leader in advanced manufacturing and drive economic benefits for Western Sydney and beyond.”
“The NRFC makes commercial investments that strengthen Australia’s manufacturing capability and drive economic transformation, and our partnership can help to strengthen the pipeline of businesses taking their manufacturing capabilities to the next level.”
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Chair, Martijn Wilder AM said: “Bradfield City is set to become a hub for high-value industries, and the AMRF is already providing manufacturers across Australia with the technology and expertise they need to test and prototype their ideas.”
“By working with the BDA and AMRF, we are helping to connect emerging Australian manufacturers with the capital and technical expertise that they will need to scale their businesses and unlock long term economic value.”
The NRFC is Australia’s sovereign investor in industrial capability. It invests commercially to help diversity and transform Australia's economy, driving long-term economic growth and competitiveness.
The BDA is the NSW Government agency leading the development of Australia’s first new city in 100 years – Bradfield City – positioning it as a key hub for high-growth industries.
The AMRF provides cutting-edge manufacturing infrastructure and advisory services, creating a pipeline of investment-ready businesses that can commercialise and scale onshore.
This partnership aligns capital, capability, and industry growth, reinforcing advanced manufacturing as a driver of long-term economic success and productivity across the economy .
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BDA media contact: Ashley Langton | 0448 663 105 | media@bda.nsw.gov.au (Opens in a new tab/window)
NRFC media contact: Michelle Loh | 0427 745 586 | media@nrf.gov.au
About the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
The NRFC invests to diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy. It has $15 billion to invest using direct loans, equity investments and loan guarantees. The NRFC can invest in seven priority areas including value-add in resources; transport; medical science; defence capability; renewables and low emission technologies; value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries; and enabling capabilities.
The NRFC’s role is to invest in Australian businesses and projects that design, refine and make to transform capability, grow jobs and a skilled workforce, and diversify our economy. The NRFC is a corporate Commonwealth entity, established by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Act 2023 (NRFC Act) in September 2023.
For more information, visit nrf.gov.au
About the Bradfield Development Authority
Bradfield Development Authority is building a stronger future for Western Sydney by delivering Bradfield City Centre, attracting investment to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and driving industry growth through the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
The Authority works with all levels of government, industry, and the community to realise the once-in-a-generation opportunities the new 24/7 Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the surrounding Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct.
For more information, visit nsw.gov.au/bradfield(Opens in a new tab/window)
About the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility
The AMRF offers world-class manufacturing support in Bradfield City Centre, located in Australia's manufacturing heartland, Western Sydney.
Specialising in advanced manufacturing—from engineering design and quality testing to digital transformation—the AMRF connects businesses with the right equipment, expertise, and networks to accelerate their manufacturing.
For more information, visit amrf.sydney(Opens in a new tab/window)