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Dec 2023
$17 million to boost AI adoption by SMEs
The AI Adopt Program will fund centres to help Australian businesses adopt artificial intelligence (AI). Applications close 29 January 2024.
Dec 2023
2024 Elevate Program offers more than 100 scholarships to boost diversity in STEM
Scholarships are availbile for women and non-binary people to access more opportunities in STEM
Dec 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Kiowa Scott-Hurley
Kiowa Scott-Hurley shares her experiences with art, coding, supercomputing and navigating the STEM workplace as a queer Aboriginal woman with a chronic illness.
Dec 2023
Help create Australia’s Centre for Quantum Growth
$18.5 million in grant funding is available to help grow Australia’s quantum industry. Applications close 24 January 2024.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2022–23 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
Nov 2023
Our 2023 APS Employee Census results
The 2023 APS Employee Census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
New insights on barriers to innovation highlight Australia’s missing band of medium-sized businesses
Improving Australia’s capacity to be resilient and to grow the economy requires more innovative small businesses scaling up.
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30 November 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2022–23 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
29 November 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
New insights on barriers to innovation highlight Australia’s missing band of medium-sized businesses
Improving Australia’s capacity to be resilient and to grow the economy requires more innovative small businesses scaling up.
27 November 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) report highlights barriers to collaboration and com...
Find out about the challenges Australian businesses face and ideas to remove those barriers.
25 November 2023
Industry Growth Program launches advisory service
The Industry Growth Program is officially open for business. Start-ups and innovative small-to-medium businesses can now apply for expert advice on getting their ideas to market.
3 November 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
Launching the National Reconstruction Fund website
Visit nrf.gov.au for updates from the NRF Corporation.
2 November 2023
OncoRes Medical revolutionising breast cancer surgery
The company is improving patient outcomes with support from our Biomedical Translation Fund venture capital program and Cooperative Research Centres Projects program.
27 October 2023
Tech funding to support SME engagement with modern awards
$2.5 million in BRII workplace relations grants will make it easier for small business to navigate the modern awards system. Applications close 6 December 2023.
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.
9 October 2023
Where are our Prime Minister's Prizes for Science alumni now?
Each year we recognise outstanding Australian scientists, innovators and educators at the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. Find out how these inspiring role models are continuing to blaze trails and achieve breakthroughs in their fields.
20 July 2023
Industry Growth Program: request for tender
We’re seeking contractors to provide advisory services for the Industry Growth Program. Submissions close on 16 August.
28 June 2023
Industry Growth Program: have your say
We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can design the new Industry Growth Program. Submissions close on 30 July 2023.
28 June 2023
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
National Rail Manufacturing Plan appointments to lead change in the rail manufacturing industry
The National Rail Manufacturing Advocate and Rail Industry Innovation Council will work closely with the Office of National Rail Industry Coordination.