Outstanding Australian innovators have been recognised at the ATSE Awards Gala Dinner for breakthroughs spanning clean energy, precision timing, cancer research, advanced materials, Indigenous education and resilient data systems.

A data-centre founder, a pioneering Navy engineer and a much-loved science communicator are among 34 innovators who will join Australia’s leading tech and engineering Academy in 2026.

Ms O’Dwyer, who brings more than 30 years of experience working at the intersection of research, industry and government, will begin the role on 9 November. 

CommBank is partnering with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering to fund two additional scholarships in the celebrated Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program. 

ATSE has announced the inaugural recipients of the STELR Fund, bringing science education to more schools around the country.

Transition technologies and policy pathways for diesel reduction in Australian mining, road freight and agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

Artificial intelligence is radically reshaping work, education and security in Australia, and is officially recognised as a critical technology in government policy. How we harness it will impact the nation’s economic prosperity, national security and continuing innovation.

Join us at the 2026 New Fellows Showcase and ATSE Awards Gala Dinner to celebrate exceptional innovation and explore ways to foster, grow, and sustain it.

In this presentation, Professor Mark Howden will lay out the reality of the current trajectory of climate change impacts for Australia before delving into the many examples of solutions that are already making a difference.

Join an expert discussion on where AI is going, and what that means for technology, productivity and society.

Join us for the first webinar in ATSE’s Agriculture and Food Forum series, Beyond the Bite — a multi-part series exploring the future of Australian food and agriculture, from nutrition and sustainability to biosolutions, productivity and value-added innovation.

Our 2035 emissions-reduction target will only be achieved through the urgent application of an evidence-based approach grounded in climate science, the most effective and practical  technologies, and the needs of the national population and economy.

CSIRO and other publicly funded research agencies provide economic returns to the nation, help inform better decision making, support diplomatic efforts and produce isotopes for medical use.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly establishing itself as the engine of a new industrial revolution, reshaping  economies, industries and societies worldwide. Global investment in AI is accelerating toward AU$3 trillion by 2026. Australia has invested just over AU$300 million over the last five years.

Transition technologies and policy pathways for diesel reduction in Australian mining, road freight and agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

Artificial intelligence is radically reshaping work, education and security in Australia, and is officially recognised as a critical technology in government policy. How we harness it will impact the nation’s economic prosperity, national security and continuing innovation.

Australia stands at a critical juncture in its journey to boost the national innovation ecosystem. A thriving economy that makes the most of invention, puts new knowledge to work, and grows new industries is key to the nation’s wellbeing and future success.

SMRs could potentially form part of Australia’s future low-carbon energy mix, utilising existing transmission infrastructure and contributing to baseload power, or providing dispatchable power in a high-renewables grid. As an emerging technology, in 2024 the cost and operational performance of this technology has not yet been demonstrated.

ATSE has urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM will award more than 500 scholarships to women and non-binary people.

IMNIS is our award-winning initiative that fosters a culture of collaboration between industry and academia.

STELR is our hands-on, inquiry-based and in-curriculum program designed for secondary schools.

ATSE’s Emerging Leaders Network supports rising professionals in STEM from diverse backgrounds to grow their leadership capabilities.

The Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program is awarding 3,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships, providing students with access to education and career opportunities associated with AUKUS.