FastTrack to streamlined agreements
Our FastTrack agreements make it easier to do business with CSIRO. Feedback from customers and researchers has confirmed the benefits of this simplified, rapid turn-around approach.
View ArticleCSIRO Futures: why use foresight?
Increased volatility and uncertainty demand longer term strategic planning.
View ArticleCSIRO Futures: why use foresight?
CSIRO Futures leverages evidence-based processes and methodology in combination with world-class science expertise to identify long term trends that can improve long term strategy planning.
View ArticleFutures Reports
As part of Australia's National science agency CSIRO Futures is uniquely positioned to strengthen the basis for decision-making by creating awareness of the future and outline its importance to current...
View ArticleCSIRO's involvement in the CRC Program
CSIRO is the largest single participant in the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program which is helping advance the commercialisation and utilisation of Australian research...
View ArticleLicensing and technology transfer
CSIRO technologies are available to industry through a variety of licensing and equity arrangements.
View ArticleAustralian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program
The Australian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program is a competitive, merit-based pilot funding program managed by CSIRO.
View ArticleThe Future of Australian Sport
CSIRO has partnered with the Australian Sports Commission in a study to look at the major trends likely to shape the future of Australian Sport over the next three decades.
View ArticleGlobal Research Alliance
The Global Research Alliance (GRA) uses the best science and technology to solve some of the biggest problems in the developing world. These global issues span borders, cultures and religions and...
View ArticleAxxin Australia – Innovation to Impact
The team at Axxin has over 50 years experience in developing high technology products for international markets. The company recently identified an opportunity to build on its existing capability and...
View ArticleVictorian business achieves international success
After working with CSIRO, a Victorian company has increased its business and become the preferred supplier for a major international Aerospace company.
View ArticleWorking with Botanical Resources Australia
Their clients already included several household names but Botanical Resources Australia Pty Ltd (BRA) knew more could be done to improve the quality of its product, expand on the existing product...
View ArticleAustralian SME sees big potential in new technology
A Victorian-based food manufacturer is working with CSIRO to test a new technology that could grow their business.
View ArticleScience helps a small business revolutionise its products
Moira Mac’s is revolutionising the ‘cooked meat’ section of supermarkets, as the first company in Australia to use a High Pressure Pasteurisation (HPP) machine for smallgoods processing.
View ArticleZiltek and CSIRO are cutting through the competition
South Australian company, Ziltek, has teamed up with CSIRO to develop cutting edge technology and achieve big results for Australia’s waste management industry.
View ArticleIntec Ltd teams with CSIRO on innovation
An opportunity to extract new metals from industrial waste led Sydney-based company, Intec Ltd, to turn to CSIRO for research and development.
View ArticleInnovation secures Bruck Textile’s position as a market leader
Australian SME Bruck Textiles is leading the way in manufacturing for the defence industry through partnering with CSIRO on technical innovation.
View ArticleAustralian Defence Apparel develops top gear for Australian troops
Research and development has enabled Victorian SME, Australian Defence Apparel (ADA), to develop higher performing protective clothing for armed forces across Australia and the globe.
View ArticleLow Cost and Green Wireless for Africa
CSIRO, CSIR South Africa, Fraunhofer and VTT are contributing their world leading expertise and capability on wireless infrastructure, network management, solar power, and satellite and antenna...
View ArticleAustralian SME uses science to gain insight
SRL Plasma used an Enterprise Connect Researchers in Business (RiB) grant to learn more about the potential of its technology.
View ArticleMobile technology set to improve care for the chronically ill
A growing Australian business, Precedence Health Care, is transforming the care of chronically ill people using advanced information technologies. The company is working with CSIRO to develop a new...
View ArticleWorking hand in hand with industry
Transforming research into real world results calls for a collaborative approach. We strongly believe that we, as a research organisation, are more effective when we build partnerships and engage with...
View ArticleThe Future of Tourism in Queensland
A proposed project to identify megatrends that will shape the Queensland Tourism sector to 2033 and help develop a dynamic, collaborative 20 year plan for the industry.
View ArticleElements in Everything: Current profile and future trends for the Australian...
CSIRO has conducted a study to look at the major trends likely to shape the chemicals and plastics industry.
View ArticleWorking with SMEs
We are ready to work with SMEs who want to use science to gain competitive advantage, improve profitability and help business grow.
View ArticleAustralia's Global Precincts
CSIRO has a catalytic role in developing five of Australia’s Global Precincts.
View ArticlePrecinct Locations
The global precincts will link with national and regional sites to build connections and collaborations within the innovation system. It is only through the connection of the global, national and...
View ArticleFuture of Australian Sport
The future of Australian sport report looks at the megatrends shaping the sporting sector over coming decades. (44 pages)
View ArticleThe future of Australian sport: megatrends shaping the sports sector over...
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) commissioned CSIRO to identify the six megatrends likely to shape the Australian sports sector over the next 30 years.
View ArticleMarenica tackles mining challenge to secure future
Australian SME, Marenica Energy, has engaged CSIRO for new research that, if successful, could turn the company’s sole asset in Namibia into a profitable mining operation.
View ArticleVictorian textile company a step ahead of the rest
In spite of the decline of the Australian textiles industry, family-owned business, Textor Technologies, is thriving.
View ArticleDirect Nickel sets sights on a $30 Billion industry
Since working with CSIRO through the Enterprise Connect Researchers in Business program, Direct Nickel has overcome a technical challenge related to its nickel laterite process and set sights on the...
View ArticleStrategic Directions: towards sustained growth of the Australian chemicals...
Strategic Directions is the sequel report to Elements in Everything and looks at technological advances, changing environmental regulations, shifting consumer preferences and societal trends have the...
View ArticleIP Position Statement
The purpose of this statement is to outline a set of principles that relate to how CSIRO goes about generating impact through the application and licensing of intellectual capital.
View ArticleSpreading value across the agricultural market
As the leading supplier of fertiliser spreaders in Australia, small to medium sized business (SME) Roesner Pty Ltd, knows a thing or two about innovation. The company recently partnered with CSIRO to...
View ArticleA new pulse for healthy heart materials
Allied Healthcare Group will soon launch CardioCel®, its first product using their patented tissue engineering process, which can reconstruct heart valves.
View ArticleKen Green: SME Engagement Manager for Western Australia
Ken Green is the SME Engagement Manager for Western Australia. He gets researchers into local businesses to help them resolve technical issues or develop commercial ideas.
View ArticleJim Grigoriou: SME Engagement Manager for Victoria and Tasmania
Jim Grigoriou is the SME Engagement Manager for Victoria and Tasmania. He gets researchers into local businesses to help them resolve technical issues or develop commercial ideas.
View ArticleScott McNeil: SME Engagement Manager for Queensland
Scott McNeil is the SME Engagement Manager for Queensland. Scott works with companies on technical problems, helping them access the research skills and expertise they need to improve their business...
View ArticleCoral sunscreen could open international doors for Larissa Bright Australia
Larissa Bright partnered with CSIRO to create the world's first sunscreen mimicking the natural sun protection of Australia's Great Barrier Reef coral. The company has plans to take this innovation to...
View ArticleDeal Pipeline engagement form
We welcome engagement with our stakeholders, potential investors, entrepreneurs, potential licensees and other interested parties.
View ArticleOur team
Our team works with SMEs across Australia, helping them access the right expertise to resolve technical issues or develop new ideas. Find the team member working in your state or territory below.
View ArticleSecuring the future of Australian oil refining
Southern Oil Refining is driven to enter new markets to stay ahead of international competition. Together with CSIRO, they have developed a new process to improve their products, with industrial-scale...
View ArticleScience is golden for this explorer
Small exploration company, Alkane Resources, worked with CSIRO through the Researchers in Business program to learn more about their key gold prospect. As a result, the company has been able to...
View ArticleSensing the future of health care
Local medical device manufacturer, Universal Biosensors, is working with CSIRO to add value to its products in order to increase exports.
View ArticlePhilipp Dautel: SME Engagement Manager for South Australia
Philipp Dautel is the SME Engagement Manager for South Australia. He gets researchers into local businesses to help them resolve technical issues or develop commercial ideas.
View ArticleFinding a niche in crazy ant control
Small business Yolngu Business Enterprises (YBE2) has been tasked to control destructive ant infestations for their blue chip client Rio Tinto Alcan, having developed the new service after working with...
View ArticleDr Marcus Zipper: Director, CSIRO Services
Dr Marcus Zipper leads CSIRO's commercial businesses across Australia.
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