ABOUT US
CRC for Developing Northern Australia
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is investing $75 million in Australian Government funding to support scienced based research and development in the north over 10 years: 2017 to 2027.
Investments are developing new technologies, products and services which address industry issues unique to Northern Australia.
Our Vision
To support an economically resilient future for Northern Australia.
Our Mission
To invest in industry based research that de-risks development in Northern Australia to realise a resilient and sustainable economic future.
Our Focus Areas
- First Nations-led business development
- Agriculture (incl. horticulture and forestry)
- Water security
- Aquaculture
- Health service delivery
- Education
Our objectives
Improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of the northern economy by building on the north’s strengths in agriculture, food and tropical health.
Assist industry to solve the challenges of doing business in Northern Australia and reduce the barriers to investment.
Bring together industry, research organisations and all northern jurisdictions and international partners to grow business opportunities in the north.
Develop new technologies, innovation, products, processes and services that bring benefit to northern communities.
Promote a skilled and industry-ready local workforce.