The State of Australian quantum report 2024 looks at the achievements of the #AusQuantum industry since the launch of the National Quantum Strategy. Learn more: industry.gov.au/SoAQ #quantum #CriticalTech #AusTech

Today we announced the round 1 recipients of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program. This $5.2M investment will help 14 consortia tackle national challenges with #quantum solutions, from diabetes diagnostics to GPS-free navigation. Learn more: spklr.io/6017x83V

#AusGov has appointed an independent expert panel to lead the strategic examination of Australia’s research and development system. Learn more about the panel and read the Terms of Reference 👉 industry.gov.au/StrategicR&D

#AusGov’s new National AI Capability Plan will help grow investment in #AIAustralia, boost AI skills and help our economy. Learn more: spklr.io/6017IIoH #ArtificalIntelligence

The #CriticalTechChallenge Program is back. Innovators, tackle 4 national challenges with #quantum solutions. Up to $5.5 million in funding is available! Applications will open in January 2025. Learn more: spklr.io/6012IIQp #QuantumTech

#AusGov and Singapore have renewed a MoU on #ArtificalIntelligence. The agreement will build frameworks for the civil use of #ResponsibleAI. Learn more: spklr.io/6019IAFV #AIAustralia

#ArtificialIntelligence adoption is growing across Australian businesses. The National AI Centre is tracking how small and medium enterprises use and perceive AI to better understand their needs. Read more: industry.gov.au/AIPulse

Crop harvesters, faba beans and firefighting robots are all part of the #IndustryGrowthProgram grants. Learn more about the successful grants: spklr.io/60160yk6

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program is offering businesses up to $5.5 million to test and develop #quantum solutions. Can you solve #biosecurity #FirstNationsHealth #transport or #energy challenges with quantum? Learn how: spklr.io/60160dqe

Australia supports collaboration on #ArtificialIntelligence research. The recently adopted 2024 GPAI Belgrade Declaration will help improve #ResponsibleAI and #InternationalCollaboration. Learn more: spklr.io/60130e95

Australia has appointed a new Chief Scientist – world-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Prof Tony Haymet. As ScienceChiefAu he will advise #AusGov on #science, #research, #technology and #innovation. Learn more: spklr.io/6018F3d2 #AusScience

We welcome Australia’s new Chief Scientist (Australia's Chief Scientist) Professor Tony Haymet. Find out how he’d like to make the most of Australia’s #science and #research strengths 👇

We’re consulting on the Strategic Examination of Research and Development #SERD 📢 Your input will help inform the examination’s advice on how we can boost our R&D system to benefit all Australians. Have your say 👉 spklr.io/60152Kp9 #AusScience

#BatteryStorage, #AgTech and #RenewableEnergy businesses are receiving grants through the #IndustryGrowthProgram. Learn more about the successful projects: spklr.io/60142P8j #AusIndustry #FutureMadeinAustralia

We’re seeking your feedback on Australia's R&D system. Despite strong research performance, investment in research has declined over the past 15 years. Read the discussion paper and share your thoughts to help optimise the system. 👉 spklr.io/6015NISJ #AusScience

We’re helping build on #AusGov’s vision of a Future Made in Australia by: - investing in science and technology - strengthening the resources sector - growing innovative businesses, industries and regions. Find out how in our Budget 2025–26 overview: spklr.io/6016fOkw

The Australian Government is now operating in line with caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. We will only communicate essential information from our department during this period. Read more: pmc.gov.au/caretaker

More Australian small and medium businesses are adopting #ArtificialIntelligence, according to the National AI Centre. Explore the latest data from our AI Adoption Tracker: spklr.io/6019B66KX #AIAustralia

Australia’s 2025 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem report is out now. It analyses growth and opportunities across Australia’s #ArtificialIntelligence ecosystem. Read more and explore the data: industry.gov.au/AIEcosystem2025 #AIAustralia

Insights and analysis are now available from the Strategic Examination of R&D discussion paper we released earlier this year. Read the latest updates: spklr.io/6010B1KJG #SERD #AusScience