Important information
The National AI Centre (NAIC) is transitioning from CSIRO to the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources (DISR) on 1st July 2024. You can find the latest NAIC content at industry.gov.au. For any NAIC-related questions, please email NAIC@industry.gov.au.
The Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund is matched funding program for Victorian businesses, providing between $250K to $2Million to invest in new or enhanced R&D infrastructure (for example testing equipment, clean room facilities, measurement instruments etc).
The program will support new R&D infrastructure projects aligned to Victoria’s priority industries as identified in the Made in Victoria: 2030 Manufacturing Statement, including:
- new energy technologies, including wind, hydrogen, solar and batteries
- health technologies, including medtech, biotech, pharma and consumer healthcare
- food manufacturing and agriculture
- defence, aerospace and space
- digital and advanced technologies, including advanced materials, robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence), 3D-printing, and quantum technologies.
Other industry sectors may also apply.
To learn more and for full eligibility criteria, visit Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund.