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Issue 4: October 2022

Welcome from the CSIRO SME team

Open programs and opportunities – apply now!

Innovate to Grow Cyber Security

This program is open to SMEs currently working in the cyber security industry, or those looking to offer new technology or solutions applicable to cyber security.

BHP Xplor

BHP Xplor is dedicated to accelerating innovative, early-stage mineral exploration start-ups to find the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition.

Connect@Lindfield

If you are an aspiring deep tech entrepreneur, the pre-accelerator Connect@Lindfield could be just what you need to take your idea through to production.

Generation STEM Links

The program provides high‑quality internships with NSW businesses to help tertiary students gain workplace skills and transition into STEM jobs.

Are you thinking of collaborating with a research organisation?

Find out the best engagement option for you with the new CSIRO Collaboration Readiness Tool, which supports your businesses in collaboration decision-making. By completing a short survey, you will receive a report that provides guidance on potential areas of focus, project types and contacts to accelerate engagement with universities and research institutes.

Be an early-adopter HERE and look out for our report and full launch in mid-November.

New SME alumni stories

DesIGN + INDUSTRY (d+i)

An engineering internship to inspire the next generation

Final year university student Jasmin Bradshaw and Head of Design + Industry Newcastle, John Lancken, share why businesses must invest in the next generation.   

Coffee Roasters Australia

Perfect blend: researchers give coffee a health boost

Could coffee get any better? Yes! With help from Innovation Connections, Coffee Roasters Australia is developing a healthy coffee product with postbiotics.

Ominiwell

Human intestinal organoids for high throughput screening

Ominiwell is collaborating with CSIRO to determine the feasibility of culturing human organoids for application in R&D and personalised medicine.

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Ecosystem events

AgCatalyst

AgCatalyst will showcase cutting edge work with partners, nationally and regionally, to prepare our agriculture and food sectors for a challenging future; from building drought and climate resilience to meeting consumer demands for foods of the future.

West Tech Fest

West Tech Fest is Australia’s premier tech festival providing opportunities for the local startup and tech community to connect with and hear from global leaders as they share insights into how to grow a successful business.

NSW Small Business Month

If you're a small business in New South Wales you can now find activities on our website to attend. From webinars to workshops, podcasts and panel discussions, there's plenty of activities to choose from to suit you.

R&D Tax Incentive Webinar

The R&D Tax Incentive helps companies innovate and evolve by offsetting some of the costs of eligible R&D. You can learn more about the program by attending the next information session in November.

New funding opportunities

Got something to share?

If you have a program, event or funding opportunity to share with our business network, please contact us with your submission.

Contact us

The CSIRO SME Team are here to help

  • Looking to work with CSIRO or University researchers on your R&D project? Innovation Connections might be for you.
  • Start your expression of interest form to get going on your Kick-Start project, working with CSIRO researchers.
  • Not sure where to start? Contact us. There’s a friendly facilitator who can help.