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The CSIRO Book 2025–26

What we do, how and why we do it, and the impact we deliver. By our scientists and experts.

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We are CSIRO

For a century we've been improving the lives of people everywhere with our science. We’ve advanced Australia with a range of inventions and innovations that have had significant positive impact on the lives of people around the world, like fast Wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity , polymer banknotes, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet and Aerogard.

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Important statistics

Over 5,000 industry and government partners

including nearly 2,000 small and medium businesses (SMEs)

For every $1 invested in CSIRO, at least $8.40 in value is returned to the Australian people

Considering CSIRO's 2024-25 budget, this equates to approximately $13.2 billion of benefit to the nation

More than 5,000 people

committed to delivering the greatest national benefit

47 sites

in Australia and one overseas

About us

CSIRO values

Our values underpin not just the work we do, but how we do it and how we interact with our colleagues and diverse range of collaborative partners.

Corporate governance

How we operate. Find out more about our leadership and governance, our strategy and impact, and our legislative obligations.

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Our people

Our people are our greatest asset, committed to making life better for every Australian.

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Policies

The integrity of our science is underpinned by commitment to our values, adherence to our policies and maintaining the highest standards of practice.

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Our locations

We're one of the most multidisciplinary research organisations in the world, with staff located at multiple sites throughout Australia and overseas.

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Facilities and collections

We manage and make available a range of labs and facilities to enable scientific research and technology development.

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Our challenges and missions

partner wtih us to tackle australia's greatest challenges

Mission-driven multidisciplinary science

Missions will support Australia's COVID recovery and help build our future resilience and prosperity by accelerating the pace and scale at which we can address our challenges. Through missions we aim to create new industries and jobs, and reinvent existing industries building long-term resilience.

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We love science

From iconic inventions to quiet contributions and emerging discoveries, we have delivered a century of enduring impact for Australia.

Our achievements

A century of enduring impact for Australia.

Merchandise store

Are you a lover of science and CSIRO? Check out our range of reading material, research resources and gifts for curious minds.

Indigenous engagement

From careers to science to education 

Further together

CSIRO acknowledges the extraordinary contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made, and continue to make, to our culture, the economy, and science. We are working with Indigenous communities and organisations to create Indigenous-driven science solutions that support sustainable futures for Indigenous peoples, cultures and Country.

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Ways to partner with us

Programs for business and research

Whether you're a start-up, small or medium sized enterprise or researcher, our programs and funding streams are designed to remove common roadblocks to innovation and collaboration.

IP and commercialisation

By linking world-class scientific developments with industry, we take research from the lab to the market, creating real-world economic, environmental and society-wide value.

Use our labs and facilities

Our research facilities and specialised laboratories are available to international and Australian industries and researchers - helping you to accelerate research and create new opportunities.

Services

We provide a range of commercial innovation services that help your business benefit from research solutions. We can help you find a practical solution that can be the difference between success and failure.