Ministers for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
A new partnership to fund collaborative research projects between Australia and Vietnam is now open.
The Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) will provide $1.3 million to support joint research projects between Australian businesses, universities, industry partners and research institutes, and their counterparts in Vietnam.
Australian researchers can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 for the Australian component of projects, excluding Vietnamese co-contributions.
Projects may run for 24 to 36 months and must address one of the following priority research areas:
- new and renewable technologies
- a sustainable blue economy
- recycling and waste management.
The initiative is jointly funded by the governments of Australia and Vietnam, with each country administering its own component of the program.
The program is an initiative under the Australia–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Australian Academy of Science will administer the initiative on behalf of the Australian Government through a single competitive funding round.
Applications are open from Tuesday 16 June 2026 and will close Monday 20 July 2026.
More information is available at Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) Grants.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton:
“This program is a practical demonstration of our commitment to deepening economic and scientific ties with Vietnam.
“By investing in joint research across priority areas like clean technologies and waste management, we are supporting innovation that will boost productivity, sustainability and growth for both countries.”