Australian Industrial Research and Development Incentives Board
AIRDIB
1976 – 1986
Statutory board that administered Commonwealth incentive grants for industrial research and development, including commencement, project and public-interest grants to Australian companies.
How it came into existence
Established under the Industrial Research and Development Incentives Act 1976, replacing the Australian Industrial Research and Development Grants Board and the grants scheme of the 1967 Act.
- Administration of industrial research and development grants
Legislation: Industrial Research and Development Incentives Act 1976
How it ended
Replaced in 1986 by the Industry Research and Development Board under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986.
- Administration of industrial research and development grants
Main functions
- Commencement grants for firms starting research and development
- Project grants for industrial research and development
- Public interest research and development grants
- Advice on industrial research and development policy
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce.
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Sources
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