Grants available to support artificial intelligence projects in regional Australia – Mirage News

Grants are now available for artificial intelligence (AI) projects that will benefit regional industries, businesses and communities.

The Catalysing the AI Opportunity in Our Regions program aims to:

show how AI can boost regional capabilitiesgrow trust in AI technologycreate a pathway for high-skilled jobs in regional Australia.

It will provide competitive grant funding over 3 round…….

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Grants are now available for artificial intelligence (AI) projects that will benefit regional industries, businesses and communities.

The Catalysing the AI Opportunity in Our Regions program aims to:

  • show how AI can boost regional capabilities
  • grow trust in AI technology
  • create a pathway for high-skilled jobs in regional Australia.

It will provide competitive grant funding over 3 rounds. Round one will offer grants between $250,000 and $500,000.

The program will support AI projects that offer solutions to challenges in regional areas. This includes projects that:

  • develop, implement and demonstrate novel or innovative AI solutions
  • provide opportunities for regional businesses to test and experiment with AI.

This program is part of the $124.1 million investment under the AI Action Plan. The plan sets out a vision for Australia to become a global leader in developing and adopting trusted, secure and responsible AI.

Applications for round one close 21 February 2022. Applicants must submit a joint application with at least one partner organisation located in a regional area.

See program guidelines and how to apply at business.gov.au.

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