Driving economic growth through Critical Technologies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables machines to simulate human behaviour, while machine learning is a subset of AI that allows machines to learn from past data without explicit programming.

Quantum technologies leverage a branch of quantum physics that is expected to enable innovations in a variety of areas ranging from drug and materials discovery, to climate and weather modelling, to behavioural analytics.

Photonics technology is intrinsic to our society, using the power of light in a range of products and services, from microchips to cars, the screens on our electronic devices, sensors in public bathrooms through to advanced aircraft.

Robotics is the science and practice of designing, manufacturing and applying robots – machines that have four essential characteristics: sensing, movement, energy and intelligence.

Cyber security is a critical enabler for the digital economy, safeguarding Australia’s national security interests by protecting computers, networks and data from attacks that compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

Biotechnology uses biological systems, living organisms, or parts of them, to create new products or improve existing ones, and has the capability to transform industries and unlock new ways to address global challenges.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is an ecosystem of connected devices, sensors, applications and associated networking equipment that work together to collect, monitor and analyse data from industrial operations.

Advanced information and communication technologies bring together telecommunications, computers and software, such as data analytics, optical and radio frequency communications, cyber security technologies, and more.