The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Currently open
Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects grants
CRC Projects grants support short-term collaborative research for up to 3 years.
We help you partner with the research sector to solve industry-identified problems.
The CRC Program supports the development of technologies, products and services that help reduce Australian industry problems. It aims to increase their:
- competitiveness
- productivity
- sustainability.
Contact CRCProjects@industry.gov.au
Critical Technologies Challenge Program
The Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies.
Funding closed
Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) round 1
The Australian Government is looking for quantum solutions to solve 4 of our most significant national challenges.
Challenge 1: Optimise the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks.
Challenge 2: Improve medical imaging and medical sensors to support diagnosis, treatment of disease and monitoring activities inside the human body.
Challenge 3: Enhance communication with autonomous systems in varying environments.
Challenge 4: Optimise and reduce the impact of resource exploration, extraction, and mineral processing.
Open for applications
Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) round 2
Round 2 invites solutions to market-led challenges of national significance.
Challenge 1: Improve biosecurity outcomes by enhancing the detection of invasive pests or diseases, and cargo inspection processes.
Challenge 2: Improve life expectancy, health outcomes and access to health technology for First Nations peoples.
Challenge 3: Optimise transport routes, logistics and supply chain operations.
Challenge 4: Optimise the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks.
Diversity in STEM
We’re supporting the development of a thriving, skilled and diverse workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Diversity in STEM Toolkit (DiST)
The DiST delivers resources to support primary and secondary school aged girls and diverse students to see a future for themselves in STEM education and careers. The toolkit includes resources for students to explore the many opportunities available through STEM. It also has evidence-based educational support resources for their teachers, families and carers, aligned to the curriculum. Education Services Australia manages this program.
Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM
Elevate partners with industry to grow the pool of women and non-binary leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by co-funding university scholarships. The Australian Academy of Science and Technology delivers the program.
Industry Growth Program
This program provides advice and grant funding for innovative small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses.
Priority funding areas
Projects build Australian capabilities in priority areas for the National Reconstruction Fund:
- value-add in resources
- value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- transport
- medical science
- renewables and low emission technologies
- defence capability
- enabling capabilities.
Industry innovation
We are boosting innovation in Australian businesses and building competitive industries.
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
We are an independent statutory board of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and educators.