The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program supports end‑user driven research collaborations to address clearly articulated, major challenges facing Australia, many of which are global challenges.
The CRC Program delivers significant economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia and international partners.
CRC activities include research; education and training programs; engagement with small and medium enterprises; and utilisation.
There are currently 42 CRCs operating in 4 ANZSIC sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (11); Mining (4); Manufacturing (5); and Services (22).
Thirty three of 41 Australian universities and higher education institutions are currently participants in CRCs. In 2009-10, CRCs collaborated with 1,258 organisations, including 430 small, 368 medium and 460 large companies.
Since 1991, the Australian Government has funded 190 CRCs and committed more than $3.4 billion in CRC Program funding. Participants in CRCs have committed a further $11 billion in cash and in-kind contributions over the same period.
For more information on the CRC Program please visit www.crc.gov.au
