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ASCA Missions — Active Call-Outs

Helps research teams and institutions for ASCA Missions Active Outs in aerospace, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

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The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), a body within Australia's Department of Defence, runs time-limited Missions to rapidly pull disruptive technologies into operational Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities. Each Mission is endorsed by the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), responds to a strategically directed defence priority, and typically runs for three years with

Defence priority capability needs as endorsed by the Vice Chief of the Defence Force; current missions include autonomous undersea vehicles, air defence penetration, long-range land force, and battlespace awareness.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.asca.gov.au