The Australian Federal Government has announced the launch of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program, set to open applications in November 2024. This initiative aims to boost energy security and diversify clean energy supply chains through grants for research and development projects and feasibility studies. The focus will be on advancing solar photovoltaic, hydrogen electrolyser, and battery supply chains. Projects under this program must be collaborative efforts between entities from Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. With an initial budget of $50 million, the program intends to disburse up to $25 million in the first round, offering grants ranging from $100,000 to $2.5 million. The program, endorsed by the Quad nations – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, was introduced at the 2023 Leaders' Summit. It upholds the Quad Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains, providing a framework for clean energy cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.