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Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants

Our CRC Grants support medium to long-term collaborative research for up to 10 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 crc.program@industry.gov.au

Learn more and apply on business.gov.au
Find current CRCs on business.gov.au
Find out more about our science, technology and innovation priorities
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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

Find out more on business.gov.au
Find successful CRC Projects on business.gov.au
Find out more about our science, technology and innovation priorities

Critical Technologies Challenge Program

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies.
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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.

Read the grant guidelines and apply on business.gov.au
Critical tech funding to solve some of Australia’s most significant challenges
This round will open for applications on 15 January 2025

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.

Read the CTCP round 2 grant guidelines on business.gov.au

Diversity in STEM

We’re supporting the development of a thriving, skilled and diverse workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Find out more about our Diversity in STEM initiatives

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.
Find out more on the ATSE website

Girls in STEM Toolkit (GiST)

The GiST 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.
Find out more on the GiST website

Industry Growth Centres

Driving innovation, productivity and competitiveness in 6 key growth industry sectors.
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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.
Find out about the Industry Growth Program
Learn more or apply on business.gov.au
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