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Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1

Australian Government · Australia

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program provides funding to consortia to develop quantum technology solutions, or components of solutions, for market-led challenges of national significance. Round 1 offered Stage 1 feasibility grants and potential Stage 2 demonstrator funding for successful Stage 1 projects.

Funding

$100K – $5M

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Consortia must include at least one Australian industry-based partner. Consortia must include at least one Australian research organisation. Projects must address market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. Only successful Stage 1 participants can be invited to apply for Stage 2.
Applicants must be consortia that include at least one Australian industry-based partner and one Australian research organisation. Funding is for developing solutions or components of solutions for market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. Only applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project will be invited to submit an application for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding.

What's Funded

Stage 1 feasibility projects to test and demonstrate the technical viability of a proposed quantum technology solution or component of a solution, and Stage 2 demonstrator projects to build on Stage 1 and produce working prototypes or demonstrations. Projects may also involve other advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

Expected Outcomes

Demonstrated technical viability in Stage 1, followed by working prototypes or demonstrations in Stage 2 that address nationally significant challenges in energy, medical, communications and resources and support a path to market.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationr_and_dcommercialisationresearch

Keywords

quantum technologiescritical technologiesfeasibilitydemonstratorconsortiaenergymedical imagingmedical sensors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1?

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $100K – $5M in funding. The Critical Technologies Challenge Program provides funding to consortia to develop quantum technology solutions, or components of solutions, for market-led challenges of national significance. Round 1 offered Stage 1 feasibility grants and potential Stage 2 demonstrator funding for successful Stage 1 projects.

How much funding does the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1 provide?

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1 provides $100K – $5M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1?

Consortia must include at least one Australian industry-based partner. Consortia must include at least one Australian research organisation. Projects must address market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. Only successful Stage 1 participants can be invited to apply for Stage 2.

What activities are funded?

Stage 1 feasibility projects to test and demonstrate the technical viability of a proposed quantum technology solution or component of a solution, and Stage 2 demonstrator projects to build on Stage 1 and produce working prototypes or demonstrations. Projects may also involve other advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

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