Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)
The Australian Government has announced the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) program.
The Government is investing $3.4 billion dollars in the ASCA over the next decade to streamline defence innovation, and drive capability development and acquisition pathways.
The scheme currently open is ASCA Mission Syracuse. This is a two-stage opportunity with stage one applications due by 6 June 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit stage two application in July 2025.
How to apply
All researchers intending to lead or partner in an ASCA bid are requested to submit a mandatory internal UQ Notice of Intent (NOI) at their earliest convenience.
UQ's participation in the ASCA program will be coordinated by UQ's Research Partnerships Office.
Key documents
Key information on ASCA Mission Syracuse, including Guidelines and application form, should be accessed via Austender.
More specific enquiries can be directed to uqpartnerships@uq.edu.au (+61 412608157).