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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.