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March 2026

Welcome to our newsletter, highlighting recent developments across CSIRO's innovation programs and upcoming innovation ecosystem opportunities to support your business goals.

Free R&D program for SMEs

Innovate to Grow: Advanced Manufacturing

Applications are open for this free 8-week research and development (R&D) training program for SMEs working on advanced manufacturing solutions.

Apply now

WA food and beverage sector STEM internships

A group of four people in a food processing facility are posing for an image. They are wearing white coats and red hair nets.

Do you have projects you never quite get to? The WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program places high-calibre STEM students into paid internships with WA food and beverage businesses - giving you the capacity to tackle them.

If you are a WA food and beverage business and want to learn more, join our free online information session on Thursday 26 March at 10am AWST.

Register here

More CSIRO programs

NSW Skills for Net Zero

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Credit: DCCEEW/Katherine Griffiths

The NSW Skills for Net Zero initiative could help you find the perfect tertiary intern, saving you time and resources. Hear first-hand how a NSW business gained help from motivated talent to assist with their net zero goals by reading the article: Charting a cleaner course through tertiary internships.

This program is proudly funded by the NSW Government and delivered by CSIRO.

Ecosystem opportunities & resources

ON Pipeline Workshop Series: Foundational Skills - 12, 25 March and 28 April
CSIRO's ON Innovation Program is providing a free, online webinar series designed to give researchers a practical, confidence-building introduction to key research translation skills. Attend one or all modules on 'Building your research team for impact', 'Research project scoping essentials', and 'Navigating research funding opportunities'. Register here.

The road to Tech23 - Cicada x Tech23 webinar - 18 March
Join this webinar to hear from Tech23 alumni, Banksia Minerals, EPCA and Nutromics on what it really takes to turn deep tech breakthroughs into a global business. Register here.

ON Innovation Program x USYD Sydney Knowledge Hub: Deep Tech Ecosystem Mixer - 25 March
For the Sydney based deep tech researchers, innovators, founders and industry leaders, this networking event is your chance to meet with the community. Explore how cutting-edge research and technology are being translated into globally relevant solutions. Gain firsthand insights from other founders, pitch your ideas to the crowd and spark meaningful connections. Register here.

Internship Toolkit for Businesses: Hosting tertiary interns made easy by CSIRO
The internship toolkit offers step-by-step guidance, templates and best practices to support every stage of the internship journey from recruitment to completion. Download the free toolkit or find out how you could access support with tertiary intern recruitment by visiting the Generation STEM Links webpage.

IP Australia Podcast Series
IP Australia has launched a new podcast series to help small businesses and start-ups better understand intellectual property (IP). The first episodes explore the fundamentals of IP rights, common challenges, and how registered IP can support business growth. Hear directly from IP Australia’s experts so you can feel more confident and informed about managing your IP. Tune in and start protecting what makes your business unique. Listen now.

CSIRO alumni spotlight

Paaru's path from tradition to technology

Through CSIRO's Kick-Start program, Paaru Natural Products turned traditional plant wisdom into a scalable manufacturing process that stays true to Country and culture.

Read more