Moon to Mars Initiative: Demonstrator program
The Demonstrator program provides a pathway to develop and launch products into space, which will create new capability and build space heritage.
The program consists of 2 elements:
- Demonstrator Feasibility Grants: grants to develop the feasibility of space projects and missions.
- Demonstrator Mission Grants: grants for space activities at more advanced stages of mission development.
Australian small and medium-sized businesses can access funding to help launch their products into space.
Currently closed and under review
Moon to Mars Initiative: Supply Chain Program
The Supply Chain Program funds projects that deliver products and services to space supply chains.
The Supply Chain Program consists of 2 elements:
- Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants: grants for Australian businesses to build capacity to deliver products and services into domestic and international space supply chains.
- Supply Chain Facilitation: tenders to procure services to facilitate supply chain opportunities.
Currently closed and under review
Moon to Mars Initiative: Trailblazer program
The Trailblazer program is the flagship element of the Moon to Mars Initiative. It supports NASA’s space exploration program and their endeavours to return to the Moon and then go on to Mars.
The Trailblazer program will:
- contribute flagship Australian space capability to an international space exploration program
- leverage Australia’s competitive strengths in space and showcase Australian capabilities to the world.
Nanometrology client services
We specialise in nanoscale dimensional measurements and physico-chemical analysis of nanomaterials. We support our clients through consultancy, research and training.
National AI Centre
Supporting industry to unlock the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). Sharing clear, practical guidance to help organisations make informed decisions about AI.
National Measurement Institute
We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement.
National Reconstruction Fund (NRF)
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides finance for projects that diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy.
Priority areas
The Australian Government established the NRFC to support 8 priority areas of the Australian economy:
- value-add in resources
- transport
- medical science
- defence capability
- renewables and low emission technologies
- value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- enabling capabilities
- industrial manufacturing and critical supply chains.
The NRFC can provide finance in the form of debt, equity and guarantees to support Australian projects that drive high-value industry transformation.
Grants currently closed
National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. National Science Week Grants provide the opportunity for the community to run science engagement activities across the nation during the week.
Office of Supply Chain Resilience
The Office of Supply Chain Resilience (OSCR) identifies and monitors vulnerabilities in critical supply chains.
We advise the Australian Government on critical supply chain risks and potential actions to improve resilience.
We advise the Australian Government on critical supply chain risks and potential actions to improve resilience.
Office of the Chief Economist
The Office of the Chief Economist performs economic analysis to help develop policy.