India, Australia, and Canada launched the
Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation Partnership
¨ India, Australia, and
Canada launched the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation
Partnership (ACITI) on 9 July 2026.
¨ ACITI is a trilateral
technology and innovation partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in
critical and emerging technologies.
¨ The partnership was
announced after the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime
Minister Anthony Albanese, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G20
Summit in Johannesburg on 22 November 2025.
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It focuses on Artificial
Intelligence (AI), green energy technologies, critical minerals, and resilient
supply chains.
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The framework promotes
cooperation in clean energy, net-zero emission technologies, and industrial
technology projects.
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It aims to ensure the
secure and diversified sourcing of critical minerals.
¨ ACITI seeks to strengthen
technology development, innovation, and supply-chain resilience among the three
countries.
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Canada contributes
expertise in AI research and clean technologies.
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India brings its
large-scale digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.
¨ Australia contributes its critical mineral resources and technology commercialisation capabilities.
¨ The partnership is designed to build a resilient, sustainable, and secure technological ecosystem while supporting long-term economic growth and strategic cooperation.
