Dept of Education, Skills and Employment
AEA Ignite Grants Fuel Research Commercialization
AEA Ignite grants provide up to $500,000 over 12 months to help researchers translate world-class Australian research into new industries, services and jobs, supporting its journey from lab to market.
Round 2 grants will support several priority areas across Australia, including:
- 43 grants in enabling capabilities
- 40 grants in medical science
- 37 grants in renewables and low emissions technologies
- 19 grants in agriculture forestry and fisheries sector
- 18 grants in defence capability
- 14 grants in value-add in resources
- 3 grants in transport
Round 2 attracted strong interest, with 838 applications submitted from 35 universities, more than double the number of applications submitted under Round 1.
University of Adelaide’s IMAGENDO project, led by program manager Dr Jodie Avery, received Ignite funding in Round 1 to help her team train artificial intelligence to diagnose endometriosis.
“Our aim is to reduce the diagnostic delay from 6.4 years to one year, and this grant will make a huge difference to making that a reality,” said Dr Avery.
“Many AI tools are developed from large banks of imaging scans, particularly when these can be derived from screening programs, such as for lung cancer or breast cancer.
“For endometriosis, there are no screening programs, so we need to collect all our data ourselves, particularly from places where we know they undertake quality endometriosis assessments.
“Through this funding, we will be able to collect additional imaging and clinical data to demonstrate a variety of endometriosis markers from diverse populations.”
To date, more than $250 million has been awarded to Australian innovators through AEA Seed, Ignite and Innovate rounds as part of the Australian Government’s $1.6 billion AEA program.
Applications are now open for Ignite Round 3 and close on 4 March 2026.
Find more about the successful projects and how to apply for Round 3 funding by visiting: Australia’s Economic Accelerator
https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom/articles/aea-ignite-grants-awarded-support-research-commercialisation
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