Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2

Overview

This program provides consortia with funding to develop quantum technology solutions or a component(s) that contributes to a solution for market-led challenges of national significance. Solutions may also involve the use of other advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics. The challenges are: Challenge 1: Improve biosecurity outcomes by enhancing the detection of invasive pests or diseases, and cargo inspection processes. Challenge 2: Improve life expectancy, health outcomes and access to health technology for First Nations peoples. Challenge 3: Optimise transport routes, logistics and supply chain operations. Challenge 4: Optimise the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks. There will be two grant opportunities as part of this program. Stage 1 – Feasibility grant opportunity The purpose of the Stage 1 Feasibility grant is to test and demonstrate the technical viability of your proposed solution or component(s) of a solution. Stage 2 – Demonstrator grant opportunity The purpose of the Stage 2 Demonstrator grant is to support you to build on your Stage 1 Feasibility project and produce working prototypes or demonstrations. Only applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project will be invited to submit an application for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding. Making connections Looking for consortia partners for the Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 2? The Contacts Directory can help you to find and connect with other organisations interested in preparing a submission for the program. You are encouraged to review the grant opportunity guidelines and supporting information before using the Contacts Directory. The directory is a way for you to reach potential application partners if you choose to use it. You are not required to use the Contacts Directory to make a submission. Join the Contacts Directory Subscribe to the Quantum newsletter for the latest quantum technology updates.