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Innovation programs

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.

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Next Generation Graduates Programs

Round one Next Generation Artificial Intelligence programs

Round one projects for the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Graduates program.

Round one Emerging Technologies programs

Round one projects for the Next Generation Emerging Technologies Graduates program.

SME Connect

National support, funding and resources to facilitate and enable innovation-driven partnerships between SME's and Australia's research sector.

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Funding finder

SME Connect Funding Finder for businesses to have a starting point for programs and funding that might help them grow.

Programs for SMEs

Innovation Connections

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

CSIRO Kick-Start

Designed specifically for start-ups and established small businesses, CSIRO Kick-Start offers dollar-matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 for collaborative research projects.

STEM+ Business

The SIEF Ross Metcalf STEM+ Business Fellowship program builds deeper connections between researchers and SMEs, accelerates the adoption of new ideas and technology, and helps SMEs grow into larger and more profitable organisations.

Innovate to Grow

Innovate to Grow is a training and mentorship program for SMEs looking to explore research and development for their business.

Lindfield Collaboration Hub

Lindfield Collaboration Hub is an innovation incubator. A dedicated space for start-ups and SME’s to develop unique, high-tech products and devices.

D.Start Ignite

D.Start Ignite gives research teams and SMEs the know-how to engage with the defence industry.

Programs for researchers

ON Prime

ON Prime gives you the skills, knowledge and evidence to take your research further.

ON Accelerate

ON Accelerate is a structured, full-time accelerator for research teams to validate and develop high potential innovative ventures.

D.Start Ignite

D.Start Ignite gives research teams and SMEs the know-how to engage with the defence industry.

D.Start Spark

D.Start Spark introduces research teams to the tools and techniques they need to view their research through the lens of defence industry customers.

Working with industry

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