The Noongar Land Enterprise Group (NLE), as part of the Cluster Connect partnership, is proud to have been appointed one of four Industry Partner Organisations for the national Industry Growth Program, a national initiative designed to support innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and commercialise their projects.
The program, delivered by the Australian Government, connects eligible businesses with experienced Industry Growth Program Advisers who provide tailored advice to overcome challenges and identify opportunities for expansion.
NLE chief executive officer Alan Beattie said being an Industry Partner Organisation, via our involvement with Cluster Connect, puts NLE in a unique position in Western Australia.
“We are looking forward to working with the Industry Growth Program and the immediate next steps will be to work with the department to deliver our services in a way that compliments and adds value to participants of the program,” Mr Beattie said.
Advisers provide recommendations across a wide range of areas, including business model validation, market testing, intellectual property, investment opportunities and building collaborative partnerships.
“This support not only strengthens NLE’s networks but also demonstrates that Aboriginal-led businesses have a role to play in building Australia’s manufacturing and agri-food sectors for the future,” he said.
He added that the program also helps raise the profile of Indigenous innovation and builds confidence among potential partners.
“It’s about opening doors,” Mr Beattie said.
By engaging in the Industry Growth Program, NLE is laying the groundwork to expand its impact both locally and nationally.
