A strong, vibrant and high-quality research and innovation ecosystem is critical for driving the prosperity of NSW and the nation. Research delivers the new ideas, products and skills needed to address complex policy issues and increase the take-up of technology to support productivity growth.
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) invests in research and development to ensure NSW is well positioned to respond to emerging and existing challenges through administration of the NSW Government's Research Attraction and Acceleration Program (RAAP). The RAAP strengthens the strategic links between diverse research stakeholders and provides funding to programs and projects based in NSW.
Conference Sponsorship Program
Round 16 of the Conference Sponsorship Program is now closed.
Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program
Round 2 of the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program, run by Cicada Innovations, is now open.
NCRIS Support Program
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer can confirm that the delivery of the NCRIS Support program will recommence in due course. We will communicate further when this occurs.
NSW Biosciences Fund
The Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer can confirm that the delivery of the NSW BioSciences Fund will recommence in due course. We will communicate further when this occurs.
NSW Physical Sciences Fund
The 2024 Physical Sciences Fund is now open. Preliminary applications close 29 April.
NSW RNA R&D and Manufacture
The NSW Government is currently delivering a new RNA Pilot Manufacturing Facility to provide necessary infrastructure to support the development of RNA drugs and vaccines in NSW.
NSW Small Business Innovation & Research program
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer can confirm that the delivery of the Small Business Innovation & Research program will recommence shortly. We will communicate further when this occurs.