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Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
Jan 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.
Jan 2023
Grant funding open for industry-led research collaborations
Applications for funding are now open under round 24 of Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants.
Jan 2023
Independent evaluation shows Cooperative Research Centres Program valuable to economy
We commissioned ACIL Allen to evaluate the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in 2021.
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13 December 2022
New committee to help shape Australia’s robotics sector
The newly appointed National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee will support our department to develop a national robotics strategy.
6 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.
1 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
25 November 2022
Upskilling and diversifying Australia’s cyber security workforce
Eighteen projects have been awarded funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of Australia’s cyber security workforce.
27 October 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: diversifying and transforming Australia’s industry and economy
The Australian Government has committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to help diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy.
5 October 2022
National Quantum Strategy proposed framework: have your say
Share your feedback on a proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Submissions are welcome until 5 November 2022.
26 September 2022
National Quantum Advisory Committee to strengthen Australia’s quantum industry
The committee will provide expert advice to bolster Australia as a quantum leader.
22 August 2022
2022 update to the List of critical technologies in the national interest: have your say
The 63 technologies identified in the list are current and emerging technologies with the capacity to significantly enhance or pose risk to our national interest.
8 April 2022
Australia’s vision for quantum
Quantum is an emerging technology with the potential to improve our lives and grow Australia’s economy. Watch our quantum introduction video to learn more.
31 March 2022
Funding available for AI and Digital Capability Centres
The Australian Government is offering $44 million to establish AI and Digital Capability Centres, connecting businesses with AI equipment, tools, services, training and expertise.
10 January 2022
Grants available to support artificial intelligence projects in regional Australia
The Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions program will provide grants to artificial intelligence projects that benefit regional industries, businesses and communities.
14 December 2021
The National Artificial Intelligence Centre is launched
The Australian Government is delivering on the AI Action Plan with the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Centre in CSIRO’s Data61.