Morrison Government supporting adoption of artificial intelligence in our regions

The Morrison Government is investing $12 million to strengthen partnerships between the technology sector and regional Australians to solve uniquely Australian challenges. The new Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions program will provide competitive grant funding over three rounds to regional organisations for artificial intelligence (AI) projects that deliver benefits to regional industries, businesses and communities. The program is part of the Government's $124.1 million investment under the AI Action Plan, which sets out a vision for Australia to become a global leader in developing and adopting trusted, secure and responsible artificial intelligence. Under round one, grants of between $250,000 and $500,000 are available. Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said the program would showcase the opportunities for AI to boost regional capabilities, grow trust in this technology and create a pathway for high-skilled jobs in regional Australia.