The Albanese Government is strengthening academic ties across Asia-Pacific, with the first recipients of the $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund announced.
During a visit to the National University of Singapore, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced $6 million for the first round of successful recipients, with partners across Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
Advancing radiation testing techniques and improving access to radiation testing, $265,000 has been awarded to the Australian National University (ANU) to further their partnership with Singapore's Zero-Error Systems to commercialise their testing services.
The ANU and its partners in Singapore and Japan have also been awarded $720,000 to further the development of a wireless solar-thermal-plasmonic reactor.
Other successful projects include:
- Manufacturing next-generation Solar Cells using AI
- Development of cost-effective advanced semiconductors using carbon and perovskite
- Establishment of a Sunlight-to-Hydrogen Research Hub
- Creation of more durable, adaptable hydrogels for use in reconstructive surgery
- The digital manufacture of modular panels to build more affordable housing faster
- The advanced manufacturing of permanent magnets
The GSTDF brings researchers and companies together from across the globe, helping Australia boost science, technology and manufacturing potential, grow the economy and give local researchers access to funding and technology.
Flexible funding for collaborative projects sit under five themes; advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, hydrogen production and RNA and mRNA vaccines and therapies.
