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Direct Nickel sets sights on a $30 Billion industry

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:39:00 +1000

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 $30 billion per year nickel industry.

Marenica tackles mining challenge to secure future

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:39:00 +1000

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.

Victorian textile company a step ahead of the rest

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:39:00 +1000

In spite of the decline of the Australian textiles industry, family-owned business, Textor Technologies, is thriving.

The future of Australian sport: megatrends shaping the sports sector over coming decades

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:59:20 +1000

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) commissioned CSIRO to identify the six megatrends likely to shape the Australian sports sector over the next 30 years.

Future of Australian Sport

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:57:49 +1000

The future of Australian sport report looks at the megatrends shaping the sporting sector over coming decades. (44 pages)

Precinct Locations

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:55:00 +1100

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 regional sites that Australia can truly leverage its innovation system.

Australia's Global Precincts

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:53:00 +1100

CSIRO has a catalytic role in developing five of Australia’s Global Precincts.

Working with SMEs

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:13:42 +1100

We are ready to work with SMEs who want to use science to gain competitive advantage, improve profitability and help business grow.

About Researchers in Business

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:03:00 +1100

We are helping Australian industry innovate and remain competitive by getting researchers into business.

Elements in Everything: Current profile and future trends for the Australian chemicals and plastics industry

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:42:00 +1100

CSIRO has conducted a study to look at the major trends likely to shape the chemicals and plastics industry.

The Future of Tourism in Queensland

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:13:00 +1100

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.

Working hand in hand with industry

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:04:00 +1100

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 industry to generate impact.

Mobile technology set to improve care for the chronically ill

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:24:00 +1100

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 mobile application that will establish it in the collaborative health space.

Australian SME uses science to gain insight

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:08:00 +1100

SRL Plasma used an Enterprise Connect Researchers in Business (RiB) grant to learn more about the potential of its technology.

Low Cost and Green Wireless for Africa

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:31:00 +1100

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 technology. Woking with a local NGO partner in rural Zambia, Matchaworks, this project will develop a communication infrastructure suitable to provide internet access in rural Sub-Sahara Africa, thousands of kilometres from the nearest major city.

Australian Defence Apparel develops top gear for Australian troops

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:00 +1100

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.

Innovation secures Bruck Textile’s position as a market leader

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:00 +1100

Australian SME Bruck Textiles is leading the way in manufacturing for the defence industry through partnering with CSIRO on technical innovation.

Intec Ltd teams with CSIRO on innovation

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:00 +1100

An opportunity to extract new metals from industrial waste led Sydney-based company, Intec Ltd, to turn to CSIRO for research and development.

Ziltek and CSIRO are cutting through the competition

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:00 +1100

South Australian company, Ziltek, has teamed up with CSIRO to develop cutting edge technology and achieve big results for Australia’s waste management industry.

Science helps a small business revolutionise its products

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:28:00 +1100

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.

Australian SME sees big potential in new technology

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:28:00 +1100

A Victorian-based food manufacturer is working with CSIRO to test a new technology that could grow their business.

Working with Botanical Resources Australia

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:36:00 +1000

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 range and reach entirely new markets – all difficult tasks without the use of highly sophisticated equipment.

Victorian business achieves international success

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:36:00 +1000

After working with CSIRO, a Victorian company has increased its business and become the preferred supplier for a major international Aerospace company.

Axxin Australia – Innovation to Impact

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:36:00 +1000

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 decided to engage CSIRO through Enterprise Connect's Researchers in Business program for assistance with R&D.

Global Research Alliance

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:04:00 +1000

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 require a cross-boundary response. As a member of the GRA, CSIRO is in partnership with the eight other members to deliver innovative, affordable and appropriate solutions to improve the lives of people in developing countries.

The Future of Australian Sport

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +1100

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.

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Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:43:00 +1100

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Australian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program is a competitive, merit-based pilot funding program managed by CSIRO.

Licensing and technology transfer

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO technologies are available to industry through a variety of licensing and equity arrangements.

CSIRO Library Locations

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's libraries include information service points and major libraries close to CSIRO's research effort, and a CSIRO Document Supply Centre.

CSIRO's involvement in the CRC Program

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

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 and development.

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