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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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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).
13 December 2024

$1.43 million for safe drinking water, wine packaging and energy efficiency in commercial fishing

Innovative solutions funded through the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions round.
11 December 2024

Innovative Aussie startups pitch to corporations and venture capitalists in Japan

A record number of 33 Australian companies participated at the 2024 Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) in Tokyo last week.
29 November 2024 Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2023-24 annual report

Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
28 November 2024

Myriota is helping businesses connect with their remote operations for less

Right Click Capital is supporting the innovator’s low-cost, low-power remote monitoring solutions.
20 November 2024

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing

This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
15 November 2024

Aravax is testing potential new ways to tackle food allergy

The Biomedical Translation Fund is powering cutting-edge biotech research with support from Brandon Capital.
29 October 2024

Australian zero-emissions aircraft concept to decarbonise aviation

AMSL Aero's Vertiia aircraft attracts investment from IP Group Australia to support further development.
23 October 2024

$55 million to support industry-led innovation

Round 16 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 23 projects across Australia.
18 October 2024 Office of the Chief Economist

The state of Australian innovation in 2024

The new Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) brings together a range of innovation metrics to provide a better picture of Australia’s innovation performance.
18 October 2024 Office of the Chief Economist

How is the Australian innovation system tracking in 2024?

Read analysis on how the Australian innovation system is changing