What if regional businesses had direct access to CSIRO researchers, innovation experts and CleanTech leaders to help tackle their biggest challenges?
That's the opportunity we're bringing to NSW Government's Special Activation Precincts, in partnership with Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC). CleanTech to Grow is an innovation program helping small to medium businesses explore, assess and adopt CleanTech solutions that improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.
Built on our proven Innovate to Grow framework, the program helps participants navigate the rapidly evolving CleanTech landscape and identify practical opportunities for innovation and growth.
Program detail
This program will assist you in:
- Investigating how to implement a CleanTech solution for your business.
- Defining impacts, risks, regulations and costs for adoption.
- Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of available tech and R&D collaboration options.
- Gaining industry insights by listening to guest speakers and talking to experts.
- Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.
Program Alumni
"Innovate to Grow is a well-structured initiative that empowers organisations to innovate effectively. We identified several promising ideas on how to enhance energy efficiency in a data-driven world. We are confident our R&D project will add value to our product portfolio."
Chandra Mohan Rayaprol, RaysApps Pty Ltd
Course outline
The program is made up of virtual webinars, online learning and exercises as follows:
Preparing for the program (one week before workshop, approximately 3-4 hours)
- You'll receive an onboarding session, pre-workshop videos and reading materials to assist in preparing for the program.
- You'll also complete a short pre-program exercise.
- Time commitment is approximately 3 - 4 hours.
Program start: Workshop (start date 11 February 2027, approximately 3.5 hours)
- The program's main compulsory component is a half-day workshop covering the program concept. You will hear from industry and research experts as well as relevant industry SMEs. Topics include trends within your industry sector, research and innovation theory, a chance to meet the participants and a break-out session with your R&D coach.
- Time commitment is approximately 3.5 hours.
Week 1-8: Program timeline
- You will work through the online innovation program and exercises, supported by an R&D coach and experienced innovation facilitators to develop and test their CleanTech options and develop a roadmap for implementation.
- Join fortnightly webinars featuring guest speakers and networking with fellow participants.
- Complete a final survey at the end of the program.
- Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per week.
Key program outcomes
- Refine your CleanTech plan: We'll guide you through finding the best CleanTech solution and implementation plan for your business.
- Confidential feedback: Meet with a CSIRO facilitator to discuss your program exercises and business challenges.
- Coaching: Learn more about research projects and get connected to an expert with help from an R&D coach.
- Build your network: You will build key contacts in your sector, including researchers and other SMEs.
Key program outputs
- Describe your CleanTech vision and the value it delivers.
- Identify the risks and regulations that apply to your solution.
- Comparison off-the-shelf and R&D options.
- Build a roadmap for adopting your CleanTech solution.
Who can apply
This program is open to existing businesses located within a Special Activation Precinct who are ready to explore, assess and adopt CleanTech solutions that can improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.
CleanTech options can relate to:
- Renewable energy and power generation
- Energy storage and efficiency
- Transportation and mobility
- Water, waste and resources
- Agriculture and industry
- Process and factory automation (Industry 4.0)
- Sustainable material production
- Resource recovery and circular loop systems
- Additive manufacturing
- AI, data analytics and digitalisation for clean technology.
Selection criteria (essential)
- A business based and operating in one of the four Special Activation Precincts.
Other considerations:
- A business currently, or in the early stages of, exploring CleanTech solutions for their business.
Program flyer
Contact Innovate to Grow
Contact InnovateToGrow@csiro.au for assistance and more information.
CSIRO Innovate to Grow is delivered using Practera’s online ed-tech platform and facilitation services.
What if regional businesses had direct access to CSIRO researchers, innovation experts and CleanTech leaders to help tackle their biggest challenges?
That's the opportunity we're bringing to NSW Government's Special Activation Precincts, in partnership with Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC). CleanTech to Grow is an innovation program helping small to medium businesses explore, assess and adopt CleanTech solutions that improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.
Built on our proven Innovate to Grow framework, the program helps participants navigate the rapidly evolving CleanTech landscape and identify practical opportunities for innovation and growth.
Program detail
This program will assist you in:
- Investigating how to implement a CleanTech solution for your business.
- Defining impacts, risks, regulations and costs for adoption.
- Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of available tech and R&D collaboration options.
- Gaining industry insights by listening to guest speakers and talking to experts.
- Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.
Program Alumni
"Innovate to Grow is a well-structured initiative that empowers organisations to innovate effectively. We identified several promising ideas on how to enhance energy efficiency in a data-driven world. We are confident our R&D project will add value to our product portfolio."
Chandra Mohan Rayaprol, RaysApps Pty Ltd
Course outline
The program is made up of virtual webinars, online learning and exercises as follows:
Preparing for the program (one week before workshop, approximately 3-4 hours)
- You'll receive an onboarding session, pre-workshop videos and reading materials to assist in preparing for the program.
- You'll also complete a short pre-program exercise.
- Time commitment is approximately 3 - 4 hours.
Program start: Workshop (start date 11 February 2027, approximately 3.5 hours)
- The program's main compulsory component is a half-day workshop covering the program concept. You will hear from industry and research experts as well as relevant industry SMEs. Topics include trends within your industry sector, research and innovation theory, a chance to meet the participants and a break-out session with your R&D coach.
- Time commitment is approximately 3.5 hours.
Week 1-8: Program timeline
- You will work through the online innovation program and exercises, supported by an R&D coach and experienced innovation facilitators to develop and test their CleanTech options and develop a roadmap for implementation.
- Join fortnightly webinars featuring guest speakers and networking with fellow participants.
- Complete a final survey at the end of the program.
- Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per week.
Key program outcomes
- Refine your CleanTech plan: We'll guide you through finding the best CleanTech solution and implementation plan for your business.
- Confidential feedback: Meet with a CSIRO facilitator to discuss your program exercises and business challenges.
- Coaching: Learn more about research projects and get connected to an expert with help from an R&D coach.
- Build your network: You will build key contacts in your sector, including researchers and other SMEs.
Key program outputs
- Describe your CleanTech vision and the value it delivers.
- Identify the risks and regulations that apply to your solution.
- Comparison off-the-shelf and R&D options.
- Build a roadmap for adopting your CleanTech solution.
Who can apply
This program is open to existing businesses located within a Special Activation Precinct who are ready to explore, assess and adopt CleanTech solutions that can improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.
CleanTech options can relate to:
- Renewable energy and power generation
- Energy storage and efficiency
- Transportation and mobility
- Water, waste and resources
- Agriculture and industry
- Process and factory automation (Industry 4.0)
- Sustainable material production
- Resource recovery and circular loop systems
- Additive manufacturing
- AI, data analytics and digitalisation for clean technology.
Selection criteria (essential)
- A business based and operating in one of the four Special Activation Precincts.
Other considerations:
- A business currently, or in the early stages of, exploring CleanTech solutions for their business.
Program flyer
Contact Innovate to Grow
Contact InnovateToGrow@csiro.au for assistance and more information.
CSIRO Innovate to Grow is delivered using Practera’s online ed-tech platform and facilitation services.
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