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Budget Cuts Slash Australia's Research-to-Products Program
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The Australian governments recent budget cuts have slashed $760 million from the Economic Accelerator program, a key initiative for turning research into real-world products. The funds are being redirected to the CSIRO and National Measurement Institute, leaving current grants safe but new projects unfunded after 2025-2026. Researchers and university leaders express frustration, highlighting the impact on applied research with significant social and environmental benefits. The budget is seen as a mixed bag, with a new National Resilience and Science Council but a lack of steady funding for non-medical research, potentially leading to talent loss.
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