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Global engagement is one of CSIRO's six strategic pillars and we focus on delivering connectivity to global science, technology and innovation frontier, as well as accessing new markets for Australian innovation. Our people based in the US, Chile, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and France, act as hubs for their regions, promoting Australian innovation and strengthening the bridges between Australia and the world.

Our research impact across the globe

Asia

CSIRO collaborates with countries all across Asia. Our collaboration has resulted in outcomes from the world's largest single dish telescope to agribusiness innovation and improved fisheries management.

North America

Our largest international partner is the United States of America and our collaboration extends to various research disciplines. In 2017, CSIRO opened an office in the Silicon Valley.

South America

CSIRO's largest South American collaborator is Chile where we have established the CSIRO Chile Research Foundation. Our projects in Chile relate to mining, minerals, aquaculture and water management.

Europe

CSIRO undertakes projects in various European nations. We engage in research and development related to astronomy, agricultural science and food science, among other areas.

The Pacific Islands

CSIRO partners with Pacific Island nations on projects related to livelihood futures, marine sustainability, fisheries management processes and biosecurity.

Africa and the Middle East

CSIRO's work in Africa focuses on agriculture and has recently expanded to include radio astronomy. We undertake projects in the Middle East related to aquaculture, grains research and renewable energy.

Global news and updates

Arista high-fibre wheat on track to enter global market

PARTNER RELEASE - In its first year in retail stores across the USA, a new wheat which delivers three to five times more fibre to consumer products is performing well and will now be marketed to other regions of the world.

Australia supports Vietnam to measure contribution of technology to GDP growth

PARTNER RELEASE - The Australian Government recently announced support through its Aus4Innovation program for a study on ‘Vietnam’s Technological change – how technology is contributing to productivity and economic growth’. This Policy Exchange activity will be undertaken in 2020 through a collaboration between CSIRO’s Data61, Australia’s leading digital research organization, and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).

CSIRO gives Melbourne tech company the green light to take AI-led crop forecasting global

PARTNER RELEASE - Recognised by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, as one of its breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) over the past five years, Graincast™ technology rapidly and remotely predicts hectares planted for over 20 plus crops, as well as forecasts yield for wheat, barley and canola – with more crop types to come.

Interactive map of CSIRO projects around the world

Visit our interactive map page to see a snapshot of our global work. We do research in diverse range of locations around the world with a wide range of partners. See some of them on a world map.

SVG Ventures announces THRIVE Australia Challenge winners and investment in 3 Australian startups in the AgriFood Tech Sector

PARTNER RELEASE - SVG Ventures-THRIVE, a global agrifood innovation and investment platform based in Silicon Valley, today announced its entry into the Australian market with a view to establishing a headquarters and hub for SVG-THRIVE in Melbourne and its intention to identify promising Australian startups, invest in them and accelerate their technological and business growth.

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.