Business innovation grants and initiatives
Our department administers programs and initiatives that support research, entrepreneurship and commercialisation.
Innovation entities
Entities guiding innovation policy and program delivery.
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Data and program evaluation
The Office of the Chief Economist evaluates the performance of our programs to ensure they are supporting industry innovation.
Strengthening manufacturing through innovation
Latest news

$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.

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.

Grant funding open for industry-led research collaborations
Applications for funding are now open under round 24 of Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants.

Independent evaluation shows Cooperative Research Centres Program valuable to economy
We commissioned ACIL Allen to evaluate the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in 2021.

National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.

National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.

Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia releases latest annual report
Find out about Industry Innovation and Science Australia’s activities and performance for 2021–22.