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Department of Defence Australia

Funds Australian defense capability, security technology, and innovation programs for industry and research partners.

Australiawww.defence.gov.au

Key stats

Annual funding—

Programs5

Active grants2

Total grants5

About

The Australian Department of Defence funds defence innovation through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), which replaced the Defence Innovation Hub in 2024. ASCA accelerates the development and transition of asymmetric capabilities to the Australian Defence Force through innovation, operating via closed call-outs — RFIs and Approaches to Market — published on asca.gov.au and Au…

Programs & grants under this funder

Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)

Supports Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator with mission-based projects across next-generation defense technology domains.

ASCA EDT Decision Advantage

Funds Australian companies and universities developing AI and data-fusion technologies for Defence decision-making capability.

3 grants

ASCA EDT Decision Advantage

Closed

— pool

ASCA EDT Explore: Information Warfare and Quantum Technologies

Closed

— pool

ASCA EDT P2ISR — Persistent and Pervasive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Closed

— pool

ASCA Innovation Incubation

Backs rapid adaptation of commercial technology for defence use through challenge and pitch programs.

1 grant

ASCA Innovation Incubation — Pitch Days & Challenges

Open

— pool

ASCA Missions

Supports rapid adoption of disruptive technologies for defence capability needs.

1 grant

ASCA Missions — Active Call-Outs

Open

— pool·Rolling submission

Defence Innovation Hub

Supports Defence Innovation Hub with industry-driven projects that bring civilian and military technology ideas into defence outcomes.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.defence.gov.au