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Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator

ASCA

1 July 2023 – present

Defence innovation organisation within the Department of Defence that identifies, funds and accelerates the development of advanced and disruptive technologies into military capability.

How it came into existence

Commenced on 1 July 2023 within the Department of Defence by executive decision, following the 2023 Defence Strategic Review, replacing the Defence Innovation Hub and the Next Generation Technologies Fund programs.

Split from Department of Defence · 1 July 2023
- Defence Innovation Hub
Split from Defence Science and Technology Group · 1 July 2023
- Next Generation Technologies Fund

Main functions

Funding innovation and research for priority defence capabilities
Missions to accelerate asymmetric capabilities
Engagement with industry, universities and start-ups
Transition of emerging technology into ADF capability
Support to AUKUS advanced capabilities cooperation

Where it sits

In the portfolio of Department of Defence.

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Sources

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