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Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1

Australian Government · Australia

This program provided grants to support collaborative regional projects that develop, implement and demonstrate real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies. It targeted partnerships between regional industries, businesses and communities to address challenges in regional Australia.

Funding

$250K – $500K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together Projects must use artificial intelligence technologies Projects must address challenges in regional areas in Australia Projects should build partnerships with the Australian technology sector
The program was aimed at regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together to deliver projects using artificial intelligence technologies. Applicants were expected to demonstrate that their project supported the development, implementation and demonstration of real-world AI applications addressing challenges in regional areas in Australia, increased awareness and understanding of AI applications, opportunities, benefits and risks in regional areas, and developed new partnerships between regional industries, businesses and communities with the Australian technology sector.

What's Funded

Collaborative regional projects that develop, implement and demonstrate real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies, increase awareness and understanding of AI applications, opportunities, benefits and risks, and build partnerships between regional industries, businesses, communities and the Australian technology sector.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to increase adoption, development and use of artificial intelligence technologies in regional areas, improve competitiveness, productivity and sustainability, build trust and awareness of AI, and deliver economic, social and environmental benefits including job creation.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationcommunitycommercialisationsustainabilityother

Keywords

artificial intelligenceAIregional developmenttechnologycollaborationinnovationregional Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1?

The Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $250K – $500K in funding. This program provided grants to support collaborative regional projects that develop, implement and demonstrate real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies. It targeted partnerships between regional industries, businesses and communities to address challenges in regional Australia.

How much funding does the Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1 provide?

The Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1 provides $250K – $500K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1?

Regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together Projects must use artificial intelligence technologies Projects must address challenges in regional areas in Australia Projects should build partnerships with the Australian technology sector

What activities are funded?

Collaborative regional projects that develop, implement and demonstrate real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies, increase awareness and understanding of AI applications, opportunities, benefits and risks, and build partnerships between regional industries, businesses, communities and the Australian technology sector.

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