Australia's Economic Accelerator

Australian Government backs bold ideas to solve real-world challenges

From solar-powered hydrogen reactors to wi-fi that works deep underground, 39 research projects have been awarded support through the Albanese Government’s Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate program.

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Charting a new course for research commercialisation

Are you a researcher at an Australian university? Could your research become a new product or service? Let’s make it happen.

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Sugar-AI

Smart Satellite Monitoring to Tackle Hidden Sugarcane Disease

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Australia backs new wave of high impact research with over $72.5 million in AEA Ignite grants

Australia’s research and innovation pipeline is set for a major boost, with more than $72.5 million awarded through the latest round of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite program.

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Sugar-AI: Smart Satellite Monitoring to Tackle Hidden Sugarcane Disease

Dated: 17 March 2026

Category: Case study

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Turn your ideas into innovation: Apply now for the National Industry PhD Program

Dated: 9 February 2026

Category: News article

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Australia backs new wave of high impact research with over $72.5 million in AEA Ignite grants

Dated: 20 January 2026

Category: Media release

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Tas Tech Fest 2026 

18 March 2026

8am – 6pm

Wrest Point Conference Centre, Hobart

Science Meets Parliament 2026 

25 March to 26 March 2026

9am

Parliament House, Canberra

Quantum Australia 

28 April to 30 April 2026

8am – 5:30pm

Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide

Collaborate Innovate 2026 

20 May to 22 May 2026

The University Club of Western Australia, Perth