Engineer and apprentice working together in an office.

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) grants support medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations.

CRC grants are competitive, and applicants must match grant funding. 

Projects for round 27 should focus on Australian government priority areas, which include: 

  • National Science and Research Priorities
  • National Reconstruction Fund priority areas. 

CRC grants help Australian industry to be more competitive and sustainable.

In 2027, CRC round 28 will have an AI focus as part of the government’s AI Accelerator initiative. More details will be available soon.