When any of our partners gain commercial work through the MEF community, they have the option to contribute a portion of that work’s value into a shared Pay It Forward Fund.

As the fund grows, members of the Manufacturing Advancement Program can apply for small grants to help purchase equipment, upgrade facilities, or invest in productivity-enhancing initiatives.

This ensures the benefits of collaboration continue to circulate through the ecosystem — building capacity, capability, and competitiveness across our region’s manufacturing base.

We’ll manage the fund, and make sure it’s continually pointed at opportunities that help boost productivity across our manufacturing cohort.