What National Institute of Strategic Resilience does

The National Institute of Strategic Resilience (NISR) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable policy research institute headquartered in Barton (Canberra), Australia, founded in 2021 and operating with a small core team of approximately seven staff supported by a broader contributor network. Its core function is to convene senior experts from industry, academia, military, and government to produce research, frameworks, and policy advice on strategic resilience and security for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. NISR's deliverables consist of named research products — the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Readiness Framework co-developed with Indian partner The Quantum Hub under the AICCTP programme, an independent program review of DFAT's Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program (CCTCP) conducted in 2023, and a Supply Chain Resilience Framework — alongside an ongoing insights and publications programme covering cyber security, defence policy, social cohesion, and Indo-Pacific relations. The technology underpinning the organisation is policy research and strategic analysis rather than a software platform; there are no commercial products, APIs, or proprietary software assets disclosed.

NISR's business model is grant-and-donation funded, characteristic of a charitable think tank rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue sources include project-specific government grants (notably AUD 1.6 million from the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership announced in November 2024), charitable donations accepted via the organisation's website, and project-based consulting/research engagements with government and institutional clients. The go-to-market motion is community-led: NISR functions as a thought-leadership platform that invites contributions from a network of credentialed advisors and publishes research, with no disclosed pricing model or commercial sales motion. Customer segments comprise Australian federal and state government policy makers, academic and research institutions, military and defence organisations, and Indo-Pacific regional partners, with direct government engagement serving as the primary distribution channel for paid project work.

Name

National Institute of Strategic Resilience

Legal name

National Institute of Strategic Resilience

Website

https://nisr.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NISR is a non-partisan, not-for-profit Australian policy institute that convenes senior military, academic, and government experts to deliver strategic resilience and security research for Australia and the Indo-Pacific, funded by grants, donations, and government project engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Strategic Resilience Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Sector Reform (SSR) & Defense Institution Building (BPADAFAE)

Keywords

• Strategic resilience research
• National security policy
• Cyber security advisory
• Supply chain resilience
• Indo-Pacific policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Barton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: NISR receives grant funding from government programs, including the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP) for specific research projects.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through a 'Make a Donation Today' program on their website, indicating charitable contribution revenue.
3. Project Consulting: NISR collaborates with specialized expert teams to deliver targeted solutions for strategic resilience challenges, engaging with government and institutional clients on specific projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NISR is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable organization that delivers strategic resilience research, policy advice, and consulting services focused on national security, cyber security, and Indo-Pacific strategic affairs. It sells research, advisory engagements, and policy frameworks to government, academic, and industry clients. Its commercial offerings include framework-based assessments (such as the DPI Readiness Framework and Supply Chain Resilience Framework), independent program reviews, and published insights.

Product overview

The National Institute of Strategic Resilience (NISR) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit policy institute rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of research frameworks and advisory services including: the DPI Readiness Framework developed in partnership with The Quantum Hub (India) under the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership; the CCTCP Independent Program Review for DFAT; and the Supply Chain Resilience Framework. These are delivered alongside a publications program featuring insights and articles on strategic resilience and security policy. The organization functions as a collaborative network of experts from industry, academia, military, and government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPI Readiness Framework A framework designed to assess readiness for major projects involving strategic or nationally significant assets, focused on sovereign capability and risk. It is targeted at government agencies and industry stakeholders responsible for major project delivery in the national security context.
• CCTCP Independent Program Review An independent review service for the CCTCP program, providing third-party assessment of program performance and outcomes. It is delivered to government stakeholders overseeing the CCTCP initiative.
• Supply Chain Resilience Framework A framework that helps organizations evaluate and strengthen the resilience of their supply chains against strategic and operational risks. It is intended for government agencies and industry partners managing critical supply chains.
• Insights and Publications A portfolio of research outputs, policy briefs, and analytical insights covering national security, cyber resilience, and Indo-Pacific strategic issues. Targeted at policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Quantum Hub (TQH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024NISR is collaborating with The Quantum Hub (TQH) in India on a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) readiness framework project. This initiative is part of the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP), funded by $1.6 million in grant funding. The project aims to assess digital maturity levels across the Indo-Pacific, identify high-potential use cases for DPI deployment, and establish guiding principles for ethical and inclusive digital transformation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): India-based think tank working on international relations, security, and digital governance. Comparable to NISR as NISR's AICCTP partner The Quantum Hub operates in this Indo-Pacific policy-research space.
• Asia Society Policy Institute: Asia-focused policy research organization producing reports on Indo-Pacific security and governance. Comparable through Indo-Pacific policy research focus and non-partisan positioning.

Direct peers

• Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (ANU SDSC): Australian National University's defence and strategic policy research center. Comparable through policy research output, government engagement, and overlap with NISR's ex-military/academic contributor base (e.g., Dr Lesley Seebeck).
• Lowy Institute: Independent Australian international policy think tank focused on Indo-Pacific affairs. Comparable to NISR in non-partisan policy research, donor-funded model, and government-stakeholder audience.
• Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI): Australia's pre-eminent national security and strategic policy think tank, based in Canberra. Directly comparable to NISR on mission (strategic resilience, national security, Indo-Pacific policy), customer base (government, defense), and policy research delivery model.
• Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA): Australia's oldest national-level foreign affairs think tank, conducting policy research and convening dialogue. Similar membership/charitable structure and policy-research orientation to NISR.
• The Quantum Hub (TQH): India-based partner organization collaborating with NISR on the AICCTP Digital Public Infrastructure Readiness Framework. Comparable as a bilateral, non-government policy research partner in cyber and critical technology research.
• Perth USAsia Centre: Australia-based think tank focused on the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape and Australia-Asia policy. Comparable in scale, mission, and grant-funded research model to NISR.

Broad incumbents

• CyberCX: Australia's largest domestic cybersecurity services provider, where NISR advisor Lachlan McGrath is a Senior Consultant. Overlaps with NISR's cyber policy work but as a commercial operator rather than a research body.

Others

• Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC): Multi-university cyber security research center chaired by NISR Board Director Professor David Watts. Connected to NISR through overlap in Indo-Pacific cyber policy research and leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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