Organizations shaping AI

Australia's leading research university, in Melbourne, with strong machine-learning and NLP groups.

University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has one of Australia’s strongest traditions in field robotics. Its Australian Centre for Robotics develops perception, mapping, planning and control for machines operating in complex environments, with applications across agriculture, mining, aerospace and logistics.

Australian National University

Australia's national research university in Canberra, with notable machine-learning and computer-vision groups.

Public research university in Brisbane, Australia (QUT), known for its applied focus.

Canva is a collaborative visual-communication platform spanning presentations, documents, video, websites and AI-assisted design. Its tools aim to make professional-quality design accessible through a web-based, template-driven workspace.

Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, founded in 1916.

Public university focused on education and research relevant to northern Queensland and the tropics, with major campuses in Townsville and Cairns.

Public research university in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1958 — one of Australia's Group of Eight research universities.

Public research university in Adelaide, Australia, founded in 1874 — a Group of Eight research university.

Queensland's oldest university is a major Australian teaching and research institution whose work spans fundamental science, engineering, medicine and the social sciences.

Generative-AI art platform from Australia for creating images and assets; acquired by Canva in 2024.