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Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited
Medium
Annual Giving
$14.1M
About
The Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited (ANFF) serves as a leading research infrastructure network, enabling access to advanced fabrication technologies across Australia. The foundation aims to enhance Australia's manufacturing capabilities and promote innovation by providing grants for research projects that utilize its facilities.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants are encouraged to clearly outline the innovative aspects of their projects and demonstrate potential impacts on manufacturing and research collaboration.
Giving Philosophy
ANFF believes in fostering innovation and collaboration through the provision of funding and access to fabrication resources, supporting projects that can lead to significant advancements in technology and research across various fields.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $14.1M | $17.1M | $5.7M | — |
| FY2022 | — | $26.3M | $10.2M | — |
| FY2021 | — | $23.3M | $12.6M | — |
| FY2020 | — | $26.0M | $18.8M | — |
| FY2019 | — | $15.0M | $29.3M | — |
| FY2018 | — | $12.8M | $33.3M | $-8,421 |
| FY2017 | — | $13.9M | $1.9M | $2K |
| 7yr total | $14.1M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
research
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
researchuniversity
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation is affiliated with a network of research institutions and universities that focus on innovation and technology, rather than being directly associated with a traditional wealth source such as a founding individual or company.
Revenue Sources
tech
Board & Leadership
ANDREW BRAWLEY
chair
ACNC
Chennupati Jagadish
director
ACNC
COLIN WHITE
director
ACNC
Deborah Rathjen
director
ACNC
Elaine Saunders
director
ACNC
Rowan Gilmore
director
ACNC
Simon Poole
director
ACNC
Christopher Gourlay
secretary
ACNC
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Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 9 May 2026 (1 day ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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