Edition 25 SME Connections_May 2025
CSIRO x Cicada Innovations: Scaling deep tech with the right partners - 22 May: Don't miss a dynamic panel discussion featuring founders who are scaling their businesses with the right partners. They'll explore startup challenges, sharing experiences, lessons learned and commercialisation pathways to turn their ideas into scalable ventures. Register for the event.
Capital raising for research founders – 27 May: Curious about what it really takes to raise capital in commercial research translation? Join a special virtual event presented by The Startup Network and powered by CSIRO’s ON Innovation Program. Dive into the challenges, opportunities and intricacies of translation funding. Register for the event.
Participate in CSIRO's quantum readiness survey: We invite you to take part in a short survey on Australian organisations' readiness for adopting quantum technologies. The survey is part of CSIRO's 'Understanding quantum readiness across Australian industry sectors.'The survey explores quantum awareness and readiness, quantum cyber readiness and responsible quantum. Take the survey.
Tropical Innovation Festival - 16 to 27 June: Join this dynamic, week-long celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and connection. CSIRO's Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program will be present, offering insights into how Queensland-based SMEs can access up to $50,000 in matched funding and expert support to transform their R&D ideas into impactful solutions. Register for the event.