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Oct 2024

Introducing the recipients of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!

Australia’s science community came together to celebrate our leading scientists, innovators and teachers.
Oct 2024 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

AI Impact Navigator will help Australian companies tackle the challenges of AI

The new framework will help users apply the Voluntary AI Safety Standard to their work and measure their AI impact.
Oct 2024 Office of the Chief Economist

The state of Australian innovation in 2024

The new Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) brings together a range of innovation metrics to provide a better picture of Australia’s innovation performance.
Oct 2024

Nominations open for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!

Do you know an inspiring scientist, research-based innovator, or science teacher? Nominate them for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!

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Nov 2024

Read our Annual report 2023–24

The report outlines our work and performance for the last financial year.
Nov 2024

Our 2024 APS Employee Census results

The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2024

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing

This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
Nov 2024

256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Nov 2024

Aravax is testing potential new ways to tackle food allergy

The Biomedical Translation Fund is powering cutting-edge biotech research with support from Brandon Capital.
Nov 2024

$5.2 million for quantum solutions to solve key national challenges

Round 1 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) will fund 14 projects across Australia.
Nov 2024

New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader

The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.
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28 June 2023 Office of National Rail Industry Coordination

National Rail Manufacturing Plan appointments to lead change in the rail manufacturing industry

The National Rail Manufacturing Advocate and Rail Industry Innovation Council will work closely with the Office of National Rail Industry Coordination.
27 June 2023 Australian Space Agency

Australian Outback key to search for life on Mars

The Australian Outback could help provide the answer to the age-old question: Is there life on Mars?
7 June 2023

Growing Australia’s quantum industry: webinar

We ran a webinar on Wednesday 14 June to hear Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, break down the Australian Government’s $60 million quantum initiatives. You can now watch the recording.
1 June 2023

Responsible AI in Australia: have your say

We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can support the safe and responsible use of AI. Submissions close 4 August 2023.
30 May 2023 Office of the Chief Economist

Independent evaluation shows benefits of Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)

An evaluation by the Nous Group found the program is good for businesses, the Australian Government and the economy.
26 May 2023

Almost $5 million in grants to support innovative RegTech solutions

Five Australian companies share $4,999,340 in grants from the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII). Funding is from the BRII Regulatory Technology (RegTech) round.
25 May 2023

Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre grant: expression of interest

We are running a competitive grant process to select an entity to deliver the new centre. Grant guidelines are now available. We are accepting expressions of interest.
24 May 2023

Get inspired! National Science Week 2023 grants announced

32 innovative public science engagement projects will share in nearly $500,000 as part of Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
19 May 2023

Australia’s vision and priorities for critical technologies

The Critical Technologies Statement is now available. It shows how the government supports critical technologies and will seize their opportunities while managing the risks.
12 May 2023

Investments to grow Australia’s critical technologies industries

As part of the 2023-24 May Budget, the Australian Government has announced $101.2 million to support businesses to integrate quantum and artificial intelligence technologies into their operations.
10 May 2023 National Measurement Institute

Importance of measurement recognised in the 2023–24 Budget

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has received $63.9 million in funding to sustain its core measurement capabilities and to modernise Australia’s measurement laws.
10 May 2023

Announcing a new Industry Growth Program

As part of the 2023-24 May Budget, the Australian Government announced a new $392.4 million Industry Growth Program for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.