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Jun 2025
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI adoption in Australian businesses for 2024 Q4
Small and medium Australian businesses continue to adopt artificial intelligence into their work according to the new AI Adoption Tracker.
May 2025
We’re at Osaka World Expo 2025 to showcase innovative Australian science and tech
We’re sharing our science and technology with the world to create more opportunities for Australian industry.
May 2025
National Measurement Institute
NMI celebrates 150 years of the Metre Convention
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is celebrating World Metrology Day and the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
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14 February 2025
Australia signs Paris AI Action Summit statement
Read about our work with international partners to promote an inclusive approach to AI safety and governance.
13 February 2025
New IGP funding will power up battery, drilling and agtech technology
The Australian Government has awarded $2.5 million in funding from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
12 February 2025
Strategic Examination of R&D: have your say
We’re seeking views on how to strengthen Australia’s research and development (R&D) system to benefit all Australians. Consultation open until 11 April.
10 February 2025
$4 million for cutting-edge science research projects in Australia and India
Round 16 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) invites projects addressing mutual challenges. Applications close 11 April 2025.
7 February 2025
Make new quantum connections in Japan
We’re seeking expressions of interest from Australian quantum technology companies to join a delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka in May. Applications close 3 March.
6 February 2025
Funding for business and research collaborations to solve community and economic problems
Round 17 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants are now open. Applications close 20 March.
4 February 2025
Nominations are open for the PM’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems!
The new prize recognises the contributions of Australian Indigenous knowledge systems to science, our nation and humanity. Applications close 20 March 2025.
28 January 2025
Professor Tony Haymet appointed as Australia's Chief Scientist
World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur will be Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
24 January 2025
Almost $2 million for hands-on STEM experiences for young Australians
Robotics, virtual reality and cybersecurity feature among 26 projects funded by Maker Projects - Community STEM Engagement grants.
15 January 2025
$5.5 million to boost Australia’s quantum future
Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges in biosecurity, First Nations health, transport and logistics, and energy. Applications close 26 February.
14 January 2025
Plumbing the heart with BiVACOR
BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart could revolutionise how we treat heart failure, with OneVentures supporting the company’s goal.
10 January 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).