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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    SA Cooperative Research Centre Assistance Program

    SA CRC Assistance Program

    The Department of State Development (DSD) is focused on developing a high performing research and innovation system that supports the growth of innovative and competitive businesses and industries.

    The Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program supports industry to partner with the research sector to solve industry-identified problems in collaborative research.

    About the program

    The South Australian CRC Assistance Program supports CRC bids that will establish the headquarters or a node in South Australia.

    Funding is conditional on the success of a CRC bid, and will be provided to a South Australian Government agency participating in the CRC.

    The South Australian CRC Assistance Program may invest in CRCs for:

    • up to $300,000 over the lifespan of the CRC for a CRC node located in South Australia
    • up to $600,000 over the lifespan of the CRC for a CRC headquarters located in South Australia.

    The South Australian CRC Assistance Program is funded through the Research and Innovation Fund.

    Learn about RIF