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We help Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access the right expertise and solutions to grow their competitive advantage. Discover the ways your business can benefit.

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About our SME Connect program

Our national SME Connect team connects local companies with the research sector and helps establish partnerships that will increase Australia's global competitiveness.

Our SME engagement team

Our SMEconnect team are helping Australian SMEs get the most value out of their research and development activities in order to overcome technical challenges and improve their business performance. Come and meet our team.

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Bring researchers into your business

We make it easy for SMEs to access the right knowledge and expertise, by bringing researchers to your business. Talk to us about how researchers can help your business.
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Solutions for start-ups and small businesses

We’re helping start-ups and SMEs access our research expertise and capabilities with a new dollar-matched funding initiative - CSIRO Kick-Start.

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Our track record working with SMEs

Since 2008, we've helped more than 180 small to medium businesses to grow and gain a competitive advantage through accessing cutting edge research and technology.

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