CSIRO SME Connect – Access R&D support for your business growth

Next date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 | 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM

CSIRO’s SME Connect program connects Australian small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to world-class research and development (R&D).

Wednesday 26 February 2025
8am to 9am
Civic Centre
293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley
(1.5 hour parking available at the Civic Centre and Glen Waverly Library)

Through 3 key programs, SME Connect can provide support, funding and expertise:

Kick-Start: Offers dollar-matched funding to address scientific or technical R&D challenges faced by Australian start-ups or SMEs.
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion (RISE) Accelerator: Supports cross-border expansion opportunities for Australian and Indian late-stage start-ups and SMEs.
Innovate to Grow: A free, self-paced online training and mentorship program for SMEs looking to explore R&D for their business.

Hear directly from Dr Angela Wu, SME Program Facilitator, for more details about these programs.

Light breakfast provided.

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