The fund’s strategic element provides flexible funding for collaborative projects aligned with Australia’s priority research areas including:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Artificial intelligence
• Quantum computing
• Hydrogen production
• RNA (including mRNA) vaccines and therapies

Commencing in 2024, grants will be available to grow international collaboration in our region, enhance Australia’s standing as a science and technology leader, and drive innovation and commercialisation in priority areas.

Grants from $100,000 to $1,000,000 are available for eligible Australian organisations collaborating on key areas of science and technology with priority partner countries across the Asia-Pacific region.