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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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1 June 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.
12 May 2023
Investments to grow Australia’s critical technologies industries
As part of the 2023-24 May Budget, the Australian Government has announced $101.2 million to support businesses to integrate quantum and artificial intelligence technologies into their operations.
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.
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.
22 October 2021
United States and Australia Partners on Joint Regional Responsible Use of AI Workshop
United States and Australia are leading AI collaboration and responsible use across the Indo-Pacific regions
14 July 2021
Watch the national AI summit Techtonic 2.0 on demand
Be inspired by the next wave of Australia’s deep artificial intelligence capabilities and their potential to shape our future at Techtonic 2.0.
6 July 2021
Case studies from our AI Ethics Principles pilot
We worked with some of Australia’s biggest businesses to put the Australian AI Ethics Principles to the test.
18 June 2021
An action plan for artificial intelligence in Australia
The Australian Government will build Australia’s artificial intelligence (AI) capability through a new AI Action Plan.
27 May 2021
Register now for Techtonic 2.0: National Artificial Intelligence Summit
Techtonic 2.0 will provide you an opportunity to be inspired by the next wave of Australia’s deep AI capabilities, and their potential to shape our future.
16 November 2020
Australian Space Agency
AI crew to support astronauts in space
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Akin is creating software for a prototype AI space crew.