Australian 5G Innovation Initiative Round 2 Consultation

The second round of the Australian 5G Innovation Initiative will build on the results of Round 1, aiming to create a pipeline of trials demonstrating different 5G applications. The trials will include rigorous and replicable testing of technologies that make use of 5G. Through the program, we’re aiming to develop Australia’s 5G ecosystem and drive productivity growth.

The Initiative directly supports the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy and will contribute to Australia’s goal of becoming a leading digital economy and society by 2030. A further $20 million in funding has been invested into Round 2.

We’re seeking views from stakeholders and other interested parties to identify ways the guidelines can best encourage high quality applications from a range of sectors and businesses.

Feedback will inform the design of the final grant opportunity guidelines for Round 2 of the Initiative. We’re specifically interested in your views of:

• the assessment criteria, which has been restructured and edited into simpler language
• the inclusion of a 20 per cent cash co-contribution requirement
• the proposed maximum project period of up to 24 months
• increasing the application period to 10 weeks
• the inclusion of the project and evaluation plan information in the guideline appendices
• any other views you have regarding the draft guidelines.

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