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Jun 2023
Responsible AI in Australia: have your say
We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can support the safe and responsible use of AI. Submissions close 26 July 2023.
May 2023
Northern Endeavour decommissioning phases 2 and 3: request for proposals
We’re approaching the market soon to request proposals for our next decommissioning phases. Register on the AusTender website to be notified when the phases 2 and 3 request for proposal is released.
May 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Independent evaluation shows benefits of Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
An evaluation by the Nous Group found the program is good for businesses, the Australian Government and the economy.
May 2023
Almost $5 million in grants to support innovative RegTech solutions
Five Australian companies share $4,999,340 in grants from the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII). Funding is from the BRII Regulatory Technology (RegTech) round.
May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Navigating distant frontiers with AI and quantum technology
A new system from Advanced Navigation will help spacecraft find their way through the gruelling future of space exploration.
May 2023
Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre grant: expression of interest
We are running a competitive grant process to select an entity to deliver the new centre. Grant guidelines are now available. We are accepting expressions of interest.
May 2023
Get inspired! National Science Week 2023 grants announced
32 innovative public science engagement projects will share in nearly $500,000 as part of Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
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26 July 2021
Australian SKA Office
Commercialising technology developed for the Australian SKA Pathfinder
Quasar Satellite Technologies is commercialising multi-beam technology to meet booming demand for satellite ground stations. CSIRO developed the technology for its ASKAP radio telescope, a precursor to the SKA.
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
Designing receiver casings for the SKA Pathfinder
Case study from: Co-hosting the SKA telescope
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
Cloud computing for SKA data
The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research has been investigating cloud computing for SKA data storage and processing capabilities.
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
SKA precursor helps track objects in Australian skies
Astronomers are partnering with industry to harness one of Australia’s two SKA precursor telescopes, the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). The MWA will be used to detect and track satellites and space junk orbiting the earth, helping to evaluate the risk of collisions.
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
Prototyping a groundplane for the Australian SKA Pathfinder
The Commonwealth Science Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) worked with industry to prototype a groundplane for maintaining a low and stable temperature for the ASKAP Phased Array Feed.
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
Producing components for Australia’s SKA Pathfinder digital systems
Small industry worked with the Commonwealth Science Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to produce circuit boards and major components for Australia’s SKA Pathfinder digital systems.
7 November 2018
Australian SKA Office
Powering the SKA Low Frequency Aperture Array
Case study from: Co-hosting the SKA telescope
1 April 2018
Australian SKA Office
Pia Wadjarri School Trip
In August 2016, a group of schoolchildren from Pia Wadjarri School visited Canberra. Read more in this reconciliation case study.