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.
Two schemes are now open: the Missions program (due 25 January, 2024) and the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) Program (due 9 February 2024).
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 Missions [ATM ID:ASCA-MS01-2023] and EDT [ATM ID:ASCA-EDT-EXPLOR-2023] streams should be accessed firstly via Austender.
More specific enquiries can be directed to uqpartnerships@uq.edu.au (+61 412608157).