The Next Generation Technologies Fund is a AUD 730 million Australian government program that supports innovation by bringing together Defence, universities, industry, and research organizations. It aims to develop advanced technologies and create new commercial opportunities. This initiative helps strengthen national security and boost collaboration for future technology breakthroughs.
Name in original language
Next Generation Technologies Fund
Initiative overview
This program aligns with the Defence White Paper 2016 and Defence Industry Policy Statement 2016.The initiative has the following objective(s):To deliver a high quality pipeline of emerging technologies in priority areas to meet Defence and national security challenges.To create intensive, agile, adaptable and fit for purpose programs to accelerate S&T delivery for Defence.To access & leverage the best advanced R&D capability in Australia and the world.To build and enable Australia's Defence S&T capability and collaboration.To catalyse new and transformed defence industries, companies and products.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Defence Science and Technology Group (DST)
