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Jun 2025
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI adoption in Australian businesses for 2024 Q4
Small and medium Australian businesses continue to adopt artificial intelligence into their work according to the new AI Adoption Tracker.
May 2025
We’re at Osaka World Expo 2025 to showcase innovative Australian science and tech
We’re sharing our science and technology with the world to create more opportunities for Australian industry.
May 2025
National Measurement Institute
NMI celebrates 150 years of the Metre Convention
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is celebrating World Metrology Day and the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
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13 September 2024
Industry Growth Program Advisers: second round request for tender
We’re seeking a second round of additional contractors for the Industry Growth Program Advisory Service. Submissions close on 4 October 2024.
12 August 2024
Robotics, batteries and biomanufacturing among first Industry Growth Program grants
The Australian Government has awarded $7.4 million in funding from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
2 May 2024
Helping small businesses through new Industry Growth Program grant opportunities
Industry Growth Program grant opportunities are now open for innovative startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
5 February 2024
Industry Partner Organisations to receive $10.8 million in grant funding
We’re seeking not-for-profit industry organisations to receive IPO grants between $500,000 to $2 million as part of the Industry Growth Program. Applications close on 16 February.
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.
20 July 2023
Industry Growth Program Advisers: 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.
10 May 2023
Announcing a new Industry Growth Program
As part of the 2023-24 May Budget, the Australian Government announced a new $392.4 million Industry Growth Program for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.