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Mar 2026

Launching Horizon Europe negotiations with the EU

Australia and the European Union are starting formal treaty negotiations on Australia’s access to the EU’s flagship research and innovation program.
Mar 2026 National Measurement Institute

2026 Measurement Awards now open

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is accepting nominations for this year’s National Measurement Awards! Applications close Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Mar 2026

New data centre expectations help bring the benefit of AI to all Australians

National data centre expectations will help incentivise investment in data centres that align with Australia’s interest.
Mar 2026

AI Accelerator initiative kicks off with funding for industry-led research

Round 19 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) includes a focus on artificial intelligence as part of the National AI Plan. Applications close on 12 May 2026.
Mar 2026

The Strategic Examination of R&D final report is out now

The independent panel’s report outlines recommendations to the Australian Government to reform Australia’s research and development (R&D) system.
Mar 2026

$21.2 million to support new commercialisation projects

The Industry Growth Program is supporting 13 more projects, including new tech for water efficiency in the textile industry.
Mar 2026 National Measurement Institute

Legislative instruments under the National Measurement Act for remake and sunsetting

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) will make minor updates to a suite of legislative instruments and allow others to sunset following a review and consultation. Changes will come into effect on or before 1 Apr...

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