The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver $6.3 million in grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours.
The grants are delivered through the second round of the Australian government’s $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (GSTDF-SE).
Announced by the minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, the grants of up to $1 million each are available to Australian researchers and businesses to partner with counterparts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Brazil.
This second round of the grants builds on the initial round in 2024, through which 9 groups are partnering with science and industry colleagues around the world.
The focus of the scheme remains on national priorities of advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, hydrogen production and RNA vaccines.
ATSE CEO Kylie Walker the grants create links between Australia’s STEM leaders and global partners, building new technologies from a foundation of international collaboration.
“A grant through this scheme will boost the capabilities of researchers, industries and new businesses across many countries, all while strengthening international science and technology cooperation,” she said.
The initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Expressions of interest can be submitted online and the deadline for submission is 4 May 2025. An information session is scheduled for 19 March, providing an opportunity to learn more about the program.
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