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Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2

Australian Government · Australia

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2 provides funding to consortia to develop solutions for market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. Stage 1 offers feasibility grants, and successful Stage 1 applicants may be invited to apply for Stage 2 demonstrator funding.

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Funding

$100K – $5M

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be a consortium • The consortium must include at least one Australian industry-based partner • The consortium must include at least one Australian research organisation • Projects must address market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies • Relevant challenge areas include biosecurity, First Nations health, transport, and energy • Only applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project will be invited to apply for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding
Applicants must be consortia that include at least one Australian industry-based partner and one Australian research organisation. The program is focused on developing quantum technology solutions or components addressing one of four national challenge areas: biosecurity, First Nations health, transport, and energy. Stage 2 Demonstrator funding is only available to applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project and are invited to apply.

What's Funded

Testing and demonstrating the technical viability of quantum technology solutions or solution components for national challenge areas, and for invited Stage 2 applicants, building working prototypes or demonstrations. Projects may also involve related advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Expected Outcomes

Feasibility evidence for proposed quantum solutions, development of solution components, and for Stage 2, working prototypes or demonstrators that can progress toward market adoption by Australian businesses and benefit the community.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationresearchcommercialisationr_and_d

Keywords

quantum technologiescritical technologiesfeasibilitydemonstratorconsortiabiosecurityFirst Nations healthtransport

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2?

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $100K – $5M in funding. The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2 provides funding to consortia to develop solutions for market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. Stage 1 offers feasibility grants, and successful Stage 1 applicants may be invited to apply for Stage 2 demonstrator funding.
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How much funding does the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2 provide?

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2 provides $100K – $5M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2?

  • Applicants must be a consortium
  • The consortium must include at least one Australian industry-based partner
  • The consortium must include at least one Australian research organisation
  • Projects must address market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies
  • Relevant challenge areas include biosecurity, First Nations health, transport, and energy
  • Only applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project will be invited to apply for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding
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What activities are funded?

Testing and demonstrating the technical viability of quantum technology solutions or solution components for national challenge areas, and for invited Stage 2 applicants, building working prototypes or demonstrations. Projects may also involve related advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
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How do I apply for the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2?

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