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CSIRO SME Connect team

This form will be used by the CSIRO SME Connect team to assist in identifying if CSIRO has the relevant R&D expertise to undertake the proposed R&D project for your company. If suitable research expertise is identified, you will be put in contact with the relevant researcher and if applicable, they will develop and cost a proposal for you. The researcher(s) can then prepare a full application form which you will need to sign and attach appropriate supporting evidence when applying for a voucher.

Please read the ‘CSIRO Kick-Start Program and Eligibility Guidelines’ document and use our Check your eligibility tool to confirm whether your business meets the requirements for Kick-Start funding before completing this form.

CSIRO SME Connect team

This form will be used by the CSIRO SME Connect team to assist in identifying if CSIRO has the relevant R&D expertise to undertake the proposed R&D project for your company. If suitable research expertise is identified, you will be put in contact with the relevant researcher and if applicable, they will develop and cost a proposal for you. The researcher(s) can then prepare a full application form which you will need to sign and attach appropriate supporting evidence when applying for a voucher.

Please read the ‘CSIRO Kick-Start Program and Eligibility Guidelines PDF (170 KB)’ document and use our Check your eligibility tool to confirm whether your business meets the requirements for Kick-Start funding before completing this form.

Company details

Please read the ‘CSIRO Kick-Start Program and Eligibility Guidelines’ document and use our Check your eligibility tool to confirm whether your business meets the requirements for Kick-Start funding before before completing this form.

Collaboration Readiness Tool: Our Collaboration Readiness Levels will help you discover where your business is at, ready for your next R&D move.

Contact details

Business eligibility

In order to qualify for the program the company must demonstrate they meet all of the following eligibility criteria (at time of full application).

The company must: Required

If you are currently not eligible please contact us at kickstart@csiro.au to discuss further.

Previous contact with CSIRO

Have you participated in another CSIRO/SME Connect program

Company background

Project details

Example: If your total budget is $100,000, this would include $50,000 cash contribution from your company and $50,000 matched funding from the Kick-Start program.

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