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Department of Education Australia

Supports university-linked innovation by funding commercialization and industry research programs with partner universities and industry teams.

Australiawww.education.gov.au
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs5
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

Australia's Department of Education is a federal agency that backs university research translation, commercialisation, and industry-linked skills programs. Its funding footprint includes formula-based Research Block Grants worth $2.37 billion in 2026, alongside competitive routes aimed at moving university work into industry use. The department sits at the center of Australia's research-commercial…

Programs & grants under this funder
AEA Ignite

Supports early proof concepts from Australian universities in emerging energy and manufacturing fields.

2 grants
AEA Ignite — Next (seed)
Closed
— pool
AEA Ignite Round 3
Closed
— pool
AEA Innovate

Funds universities scaling inventions toward commercial-ready solutions through industry partnerships in Australia.

1 grant
AEA Innovate Round 2
Open
— pool
National Industry PhD Program

Funds industry-linked doctoral scholarships embedded in Australian organisations for practical research training.

1 grant
National Industry PhD Program — Round 8
Between cycles
AUD 296M pool
Trailblazer Universities Program

Supports university-led industry hubs in Australia that connect researchers, students, and innovation teams.

Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA)

Runs Australia's Economic Accelerator with staged movement from discovery to translation for university-origin projects.

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