The SKA project in Australia
The SKA is a global project to build the world’s largest and most capable radio telescopes. They will be hosted in Australia and South Africa.
Venture capital program
We provide venture capital tax benefits to encourage investment in innovative early-stage businesses.
We do this through our venture capital programs:
- Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
- Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
- Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds
- Biomedical Translation Fund.
These programs help globally competitive Australian businesses grow and commercialise.
Contact venturecapital@industry.gov.au
Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) grants program
The WISE grants program funds long-term projects to help eliminate barriers to women’s participation in STEM. This includes projects to support women who experience multiple barriers, like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from regional and rural locations.