The Victorian State government has announced more grants for medical companies to support local biotechnology manufacturing in the state. The Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula has said that the grant will put Vicotria at the forefront of medtech manufacturing in the country and create hundreds of skilled job opportunities for Victorians. “We’re putting Victoria at the forefront of medtech manufacturing to deliver new opportunities to local businesses and create jobs,” the minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula said. “This grant program will help our Medtech manufacturers scale up production and turn ideas into real-life solutions that support our health system and boost the economy.” From March 9, the $3 million (US$2.18 million) Medtech Manufacturing Capability Program will be accepting applications by eligible Australian biotechnology businesses. An eligible business can receive grants of between $100,000 (US$72,000) to $500,000 (US$364,800) under the program. To be considered eligible, companies …