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Sep 2025

Funding for business and research collaborations with commercial solutions

Round 18 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants are now open. Applications close 7 October.
Sep 2025

Future tech builders supercharged to develop Australia-Korea partnerships

We’re supporting 8 leading-edge innovators to collaborate with Korean counterparts through the Global Connections Fund (GCF).
Aug 2025

Announcing our 2025–29 corporate plan

Find out more about our department’s forward strategy in our new corporate plan.
Aug 2025

Strategic Examination of Research and Development issues papers: have your say

The independent panel is seeking feedback on solutions to key issues in a series of papers. Submissions welcome until 30 September.
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Australia’s national benchmark for responsible AI adoption is now available

The Responsible AI Index 2025 shows organisations at the forefront of AI are benefiting from responsible AI.
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Benchmark your responsible AI maturity level with a new self-assessment tool

The Responsible AI Self-Assessment Tool shows how your organisation compares with others - and where to go next.
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Celebrate AI innovation year round with our AI calendar

The National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) launches a new AI event calendar designed to connect Australians with the growing world of artificial intelligence.

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