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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025
Make an impact by joining our 2026 Graduate Development Program
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with the skills you gained at university, apply now for our graduate program. Applications open until 14 April 2025.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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28 September 2020
Research and Development Tax Incentive: have your say
We want to improve how people engage with the Research and Development Tax Incentive. Have your say in our customer experience survey before 11 October.
20 August 2020
New measures to strengthen the franchising industry
The Government will introduce stronger protections and greater transparency to support and restore confidence in the franchising sector.
23 July 2020
New resources directory to support female founders
Our department partnered with the CSIRO to develop a new resources directory for women entrepreneurs and start-up founders.
23 June 2020
Workshopping with academics on small business wellbeing
We are working with academics across Australia to build an evidence base on small business mental health.
17 June 2020
Help for small businesses to get back on their feet after the bushfires
Small businesses affected by the recent bushfires can register to receive the support of a free dedicated business facilitator
20 March 2020
Boosting female founders: expression of interest
Our department is accepting EOIs for Round One of the Boosting Female Founders (BFF) Initiative. Application closes on 14 April.
20 February 2020
New report on stimulating business innovation investment
Modern Australian businesses are diversifying their approach to innovation, according to a report by Innovation and Science Australia.
7 February 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Farewell to outgoing CEO of Innovation and Science Australia
The Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Mr Andrew Stevens, today paid tribute to outgoing CEO Dr Charlie Day, who marks the end of his appointment with ISA on 14 February.
6 February 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Australian innovation at the dawn of the ‘20s
Dr Charlie Day, CEO of Innovation and Science Australia, delivered this speech at the Commencement Dinner of the Victorian Division of the Academy of Technology and Engineering.
29 November 2019
Consultation reveals challenges for female entrepreneurs
Recent public consultation highlights key challenges facing female entrepreneurs working in the startup and innovation ecosystems.
26 August 2019
Boosting female founders: have your say
Help us design a new Australian Government program that will assist women to access early stage capital to develop their startups.
21 August 2019
Let the National Innovation Games begin
The first National Innovation Games took place on the Gold Coast on 21 August 2019. A great opportunity to find new solutions to business challenges!