Capability 4.1.2
AI Native Companies
Definition
National companies developing, building, scaling and operating AI technologies, products and services at all layers of the stack.
Examples
- Australian companies building language models, computer vision systems, robotics or AI platforms (e.g. Harrison.ai, Coviu, Seeing Machines, Maincode’s Matilda, Sovereign Australia AI’s Australis
- Rising Sun Pictures
- Fivecast
- ComplyIQ360).
Indicators
- Number of AI companies (e.g. Dealroom, paid)
National AI Plan
PLAN COMMITMENT
Limited commitment
See 4.1.1 (Support & Investment Availability). Recognises the role of Australian AI native companies, and refers to Austrade role in ecosystem development programs as well as support to scale internationally, such as the Austrade Landing Pads program (Action 2), but limited firm commitments or specifics on how this will support AI native companies, indicating a preference for maturation of this capability to be driven by market forces. Limited commitment by government in the plan aligns with recommendation to maintain and monitor.
Stocktake
AI Directory. National Artificial Intelligence Centre, Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Accessed October 2025. https://aidirectory.industry.gov.au/directory
Cut Through Quarterly Q2 2025 Report. Cut Through Ventures. 8 July 2025. https://www.cutthrough.com/insights/cut-through-quarterly-2q-2025
Startup Muster 2024. Startup Muster. December 2024. https://www.startupmuster.com/reports
Australia’s artificial intelligence ecosystem: Catalysing an AI industry. CSIRO. December 2023. https://www.csiro.au/-/media/D61/AI-Ecosystem-Catalysing-an-AI-Industry-Report/Aus-AI-Ecosystem-Report-2023.pdf
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