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Supporting great science and industry partnerships

We're here to support the scientific and research sector as Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst. We do this by supporting great science and industry partnerships, creating impact through research translation, connecting with SMEs to accelerate impact and providing support for the next generation of STEM talent.
We're here to support the scientific and research sector as Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst. We do this by supporting great science and industry partnerships, creating impact through research translation, connecting with SMEs to accelerate impact and providing support for the next generation of STEM talent.
We're here to support the scientific and research sector as Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst.

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Create impact through research translation

Innovation programs for researchers

Our innovation programs are helping Australia's publicly funded researchers and SMEs develop the skills they need to fast-track their technology and ideas into the market at pace.

ON Accelerate

ON Accelerate is a structured accelerator program for research teams to validate and develop high potential innovative ventures.

ON Prime

ON Prime gives researchers the skills and confidence to undertake customer discovery and market validation activities that enable them to take their research further. Apply by 17 February to participate in the next round of ON Prime.

IP and commercialisation

By linking world-class scientific developments with industry, we take research from the lab to the market, creating real-world economic, environmental and society-wide value.

Main Sequence, CSIRO's Innovation Funds

The Funds invest in translating Australian research into new companies that solve the greatest challenges in health, food, space, transport, security and decarbonisation.

Connect with SMEs to accelerate impact 

Programs for SME

Whether you’re a start-up or small to medium sized business, there’s an R&D opportunity for you.

Innovation Connections

Innovation Connections is a free one-on-one facilitated service to assist small and medium-sized businesses by establishing research priorities, locating researchers and providing access to funding to fast-track R&D projects.

Innovate to Grow

Innovate to Grow is a training and mentorship program for SMEs looking to explore research and development for their business. The next program focuses on advanced manufacturing and opens 25 July 2022.

Collaboration Readiness Levels

Our Collaboration Readiness Levels will help you discover where your business is at, ready for your next R&D move. Use the digital tool to analyse your business' readiness to collaborate with an R&D partner and others.

National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Coordinating Australia's expertise and capabilities for a strong, collaborative and focused AI ecosystem that benefits all Australians.

Support for the next generation STEM talent

CSIRO Industry PhD scholarship program

Preparing PhD researchers to create impact with industry.

Generation STEM Links

Generation STEM Links provides high‑quality internships to help tertiary students gain workplace skills and transition into STEM jobs after graduation. It also aims to build a pool of STEM-capable professionals for the future of NSW STEM industries through its partnerships.

Next Generation AI and Emerging Technologies Graduates Program

By providing in-depth training and facilitating collaboration among students, researchers, and industry professionals, the program helps build a competitive and capable workforce that will drive the growth of the Australian tech sector.

Access world-class R&D facilities and labs

Our research facilities and specialised laboratories are available to international and Australian industries and researchers - helping you to accelerate research and create new opportunities.

Use our labs and facilities

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