DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow Agrifood WA

Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small- to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the agriculture and food industry in Western Australia.

Program detail

This program will assist you in:

• Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity.
• Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step.
• Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept.
• Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your mentor.
• Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.

Key program outcomes

• Personalised support to refine your idea: We’ll step you through the process of turning your idea into a viable research project.
• Confidential feedback: All submissions through the program portal will receive prompt expert feedback.
• Mentor: You will be provided with a mentor from CSIRO or a university to assist you with understanding the program deliverables and connecting you to a relevant specialist.
• Build your network: You will build key contacts in your sector, including researchers and other SMEs.

Selection criteria: CSIRO selects businesses based on the strength of their application, and a clear interest and capacity to pursue research and development.