Calling for Expressions of interest for the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund
22 March 2024
Expressions of interest are now open for the Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund - Strategic Element with grants from AUD $100,000 to $1 million available for eligible Australian organisations collaborating on key areas of science and technology with priority partner countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver $6 million in grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours as part of the Australian Government’s $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund.
Grants from $100,000 to $1 million are available to Australian businesses and researchers to partner with Australia’s regional neighbours and international collaborators.
Criteria
Applicants must be single entities which serve as a lead organisation on behalf of partners who have agreed to collaborate. To be an eligible lead organisation the application must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following:
- a company, incorporated in Australia
- an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
- a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO)
- a cooperative research centre (CRC)
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an Australian state, territory or local government agency or body.
Priority countries
Applicants must include at least one partner organisation domiciled and registered in at least one of nine priority partner countries: Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Focus areas
The fund will support a range of projects and activities to enhance Australia’s profile and build capability in priority areas of science and technology through international collaboration. Australian businesses and research organisations will be able to capitalise on international opportunities to commercialise their cutting-edge products and services, build expertise through personnel exchange and strengthen scientific and research collaborations.
Applications must address at least one of the five priority themes:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Artificial intelligence
- Quantum computing
- Hydrogen production
- RNA (mRNA) vaccines and therapies
To learn more, register for the information session to be held on 3 April 2024 or visit the website.
EOI applications close 31 May 2024. Submit your application via the Application portal.
This initiative is delivered by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, as part of the Australian Government’s $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund.