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We solve the big challenges and deliver unique solutions for business by bringing together the best minds in the world.

Collaborate with us to increase competitiveness, reduce risk, expand markets, and develop new industries.

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Ways you can access our services

Services

We provide a range of commercial innovation services that help your business benefit from research solutions. We can help you find a practical solution that can be the difference between success and failure.

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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.

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Funding and programs

Whether you're a start-up, small or medium sized enterprise or researcher, our programs and funding streams are designed to remove common roadblocks to innovation and progress.

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Industries

Find out how the many ways that we are supporting industry.

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Use our labs and facilities

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

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Global collaboration

We focus on delivering connectivity to global science, technology and innovation frontier, as well as accessing new markets for Australian innovation. We have teams based in six countries who act as hubs for their regions, promoting Australian innovation and strengthening the bridges between Australia and the world.

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Explore our industry research

Agriculture

We’re solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted and sustainable agrifood sector for the future.

Construction

We offer an extensive range of independent testing, certification and consulting services to support the development of materials and infrastructure services commercial application including road, rail, marine and building industries.

Defence

We have a long history of augmenting the science and technology requirements of the Australian Defence Organisation and more recently has focussed on defence industry engagement as the Commonwealth strives to build, future industries, durable supply chains and sovereign industrial capability.

Energy

Australia's growth and way of life is underpinned by access to affordable and sustainable energy sources. Find out more about our diverse portfolio of research.

Food innovation centre

CSIRO's food innovation centre makes it easy for food, ingredient and equipment manufacturing companies to access our extensive expertise, technologies and support in innovation. From adopting innovative technologies and improving process efficiency to creating high value products for new markets, we partner with industry every day.

Health

We have a long history in health research. We bring our broad breadth of expertise to our partnerships with clinicians, industry and research institutions to help Australians live healthier and longer lives.

Manufacturing

We help Australian businesses develop new products, components and materials. Whether you’re a start-up, SME or multinational, CSIRO can help deliver innovative solutions for your business.

Mining and resources

We're delivering breakthrough innovation to create a more productive, sustainable and globally competitive mining and mineral resources industry for the benefit of Australia and the world

Space

We have a long and accomplished history in the space sector, from working with international space agencies to SMEs. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals.

Technology

From smartphone apps and robotics, to wearable technology and next-gen wireless, we're providing innovative information technology solutions that are helping to secure Australia's digital future.

Global collaboration

We focus on delivering connectivity to global science, technology and innovation frontier, as well as accessing new markets for Australian innovation. We have teams based in six countries who act as hubs for their regions, promoting Australian innovation and strengthening the bridges between Australia and the world.

Working with CSIRO

Service Charter

CSIRO’s service charter describes the standards of service we aim to deliver to our customers and our commitment to ensuring that these standards are maintained.

Pay an invoice online

You can make electronic payments to CSIRO if you have a customer reference and need to pay an invoice.

Procurement

Our Annual Procurement Plan outlines both planned procurement and initiatives which may require future procurement. We conduct procurements over $400,000 through the Australian Government’s AusTender System, and our ABN is 41 687 119 230.

Expo 2020 Dubai

We’re putting Australian science, technology, and innovation on the world stage at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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