Mission
To be an enduring world-class research institute in Information and Communications Technology that generates national benefit.
The means by which we will achieve our mission are:
Research by:
- Attracting and retaining the highest quality research staff;
- Focusing our research efforts toward areas of importance to Australia;
- Working collaboratively both internally and with external partners;
- Conducting research to the highest standards of excellence;
- Being recognised among the world's top ICT research centres; and
- Providing leadership for high quality ICT research throughout Australia.
Commercialisation by:
- Building a strong entrepreneurial culture within NICTA;
- Fostering open relationships with the Australian business community;
- Optimising the economic benefit of NICTA's research to Australia; and
- Providing a measurable impact on Australian ICT competitiveness.
Education by:
- Partnering with Australian universities in order to increase the quality of Australian ICT PhD graduates;
- Supporting the placement of research students in industrial and research internships as part of their training; and
- Increasing the number of highly qualified ICT researchers developed within Australia.
Collaboration by:
- Building high-quality partnerships with Australian businesses, multinationals, research institutions, and universities;
- Leveraging the support that has been given to us by our members and by Australian government agencies; and
- Serving as a focal point for the development of ICT industry clusters.