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Dec 2024

Developing a National AI Capability Plan

We’re working on a plan to grow Australia’s AI capabilities, building on our comparative advantages.
Dec 2024 Offshore Decommissioning Directorate

New roadmap to scale up Australia’s offshore decommissioning industry

Australia’s Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap provides a pathway for governments, industry, workers, and the community to build a domestic industry.
Dec 2024

Examining Australia’s research and development (R&D) system

We’re undertaking a strategic examination of our R&D system to strengthen its alignment with government priorities and improve outcomes. Read about our expert panel and Terms of Reference.
Nov 2024

New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader

The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.

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Jan 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.
Jan 2025

New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals

Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.
Jan 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.
Jan 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.
Jan 2025

Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 2

The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2025 quarter.
Jan 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).
Jan 2025

Dr Cathy Foley ends term as Australia's Chief Scientist

Dr Cathy Foley ended her tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 31 December 2024. Learn about the work and achievements of Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist.
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17 December 2024

$6 million to boost international science and technology collaboration

The Australian Government announces successful recipients of Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) round 1 funding.
10 September 2024

Australia and UK build on their critical technology partnership

The 2 countries agree to more collaboration as part of the Australia-UK Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership.
3 July 2024

$3.8 million in grants for Australia-India scientific collaboration

Five research projects will share the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Round 15 funding.
15 April 2024

Australia and the EU celebrate 30 years of scientific cooperation

Australia and the European Union came together in Brussels to celebrate 3 decades of research partnership.
20 March 2024

More funding for Australian researchers to collaborate internationally

The Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) will help develop Australian science in priority areas. Expressions of interest are now open.
12 February 2024

Australia and Germany strengthen ties on science and research

The 2 countries engaged in talks as part of an ongoing cooperation agreement.
25 October 2023

Getting ready for the Osaka World Expo 2025

Our department will contribute to the Australian presence at the next World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
7 August 2023

Grants finalised for international collaborative research projects

The Global Connections Fund round 5 recipients are working on projects in medical science, recycling and clean energy, and the food and beverage industry.
14 March 2023 Australian Space Agency

International Space Investment India Projects grants now open

We've extended the ISI India Projects grant applications to Tuesday 27 June 2023.
13 January 2023

Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants

Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
16 December 2022

Team Australia receives top award at 10th Innovation Leaders Summit

A cohort of 23 Australian startups secured the most meetings out of all overseas institutions that participated in the summit to win this award.
5 December 2022

Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund

Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.