The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Technology
The Australian Government is backing critical and emerging technologies to strengthen Australia's future.
Temperature and humidity measurement client services
We provide the most accurate temperature and humidity measurement services in Australia. We conduct precision measurements, calibrate instruments and deliver research, advice and training.
Testing and analytical services
The National Measurement Institute offers a testing and analytical services for environmental, food and agriculture, and health and pharmaceutical sectors.
The SKA project in Australia
The SKA is a global project to build the world’s largest and most capable radio telescopes. They will be hosted in Australia and South Africa.
Time and frequency services
We have the most accurate time and frequency services in Australia. We measure time and frequency, calibrate instruments and deliver research, advice and training.
Trade
We facilitate international trade and investment through standards and conformance, mutual recognition and free trade agreements, and anti-dumping measures.
VANguard
We help government agencies deploy secure authentication solutions.
Consider using VANguard if:
- your agency provides services to businesses
- you need to know who is interacting with you.
Venture capital program
We provide venture capital tax benefits to encourage investment in innovative early-stage businesses.
We do this through our venture capital programs:
- Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
- Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
- Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds
- Biomedical Translation Fund.
These programs help globally competitive Australian businesses grow and commercialise.
Contact venturecapital@industry.gov.au
Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) grants program
The WISE grants program funds long-term projects to help eliminate barriers to women’s participation in STEM. This includes projects to support women who experience multiple barriers, like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from regional and rural locations.