Deadline: 21-Feb-22
The Australian Government is inviting applications for the Round 1 of its grants program for Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in the Region. This program aims to support the development, implementation and demonstration of real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies.
The Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Regions program (the program) aims to fund collaborative projects which support regional industries, businesses and communities to realise the benefits from the development, adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Project Details
Applicants should demonstrate how their project:
- supports the development, implementation and demonstration of real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies that address challenges in regional area(s) in Australia
- increases the awareness and understanding of real-world artificial intelligence applications, opportunities, benefits and risks in regional area(s)
- develops new partnerships between regional industries, businesses and communities with the Australian technology sector.
Successful applicants and projects will contribute to the program’s goals. The program outcomes are:
- increased adoption, development and use of artificial intelligence technologies in regional area(s) to lift the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of industry and business
- greater trust, inclusion and awareness of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications in regional area(s)
- to bring forward the potential economic, productivity, social and environmental benefits of artificial intelligence in regional Australian economies and communities, supporting job creation.
Funding Information
- Grants from $250,000 to $500,000.
Who is this for?
- Regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together to deliver projects using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who they can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are an eligible entity
- have an eligible project
- have eligible expenditure.
- To be eligible your must have at least one Project Partner. At least one entity involved must be a regional participant.
For more information, visit Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence.
For more information, visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/catalysing-the-artificial-intelligence-opportunity-in-our-regions-round-1?fbclid=IwAR02ZoUZwwycv2CRS7jZe8i90h1hdZg-4l6fcM1ogfCxGC_eKHLfvJvp7_Y