The Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies.
About the program
The program aims to drive greater awareness and uptake of quantum technologies in Australia in line with the National Quantum Strategy. It does this by creating stronger ties between quantum researchers, quantum businesses and technology end-users.
The program also aims to:
- demonstrate Australian capability
- drive private sector demand
- de-risk adoption of quantum technology across the economy.
How the program works
The CTCP works in 2 stages:
- Feasibility grants. Applicants propose a solution that contributes to solving a nationally significant challenge. They provide a detailed feasibility project that will test and demonstrate the technical viability of that solution.
- Demonstrator grants. After completing the feasibility projects, we invite some applicants to apply for a stage 2 demonstrator grant. Demonstrator projects support applicants to build on their feasibility project and produce working prototypes or demonstrations.
To be eligible, applicants must form consortia. Together they apply for a funding round via an Australian lead applicant.