Advancing technology in Australia
We help government, industry and communities develop and adopt emerging technologies.
We do this by:
- promoting innovation
- supporting industry growth
- protecting national interests
- guiding key technology decisions.
Promoting and protecting critical technologies
Critical technologies play a vital role in industrial growth, research, manufacturing, transport, communications and the transition to clean energy.
To ensure we benefit most from critical technologies development, we:
- promote Australia’s research, ideas, and industrial strengths and capabilities
- encourage business and industry to embrace technology in how they work
- promote economic productivity through innovation, efficient use of resources and empowering workers
- build and maintain our access to technology through trusted supply chains
- safeguard against potential risks such as unwanted knowledge transfer and intellectual property theft.
Developing critical technologies supports the Future Made in Australia agenda.
Supporting critical technology development and adoption
We support Australia’s critical technology industries and capabilities. These technologies provide new opportunities to create jobs, drive economic growth and boost competitiveness.
Shaping global critical technologies standards
We are increasing Australia's influence on the design and use of international standards for critical technologies. This will help ensure that these products, services and systems are safe, consistent, trusted and reliable.
Find out about our work and programs to support industry to develop critical technology standards.
