Seminar - How to Access and Engage with CSIRO and its Partners

21 Aug 08

Growth and Competitive Advantage through Innovation - How to access and engage with CSIRO and its Partners

Date: 17 Sep 2008 8.30 AM to 1.30 PM, including light lunch

Venue: CSIRO Riverside Centre, 11 Julius Avenue, North Ryde [Parking available on-site and nearby]

Hosted by: CSIRO, NSW Department of State and Regional Development, City of Ryde

It can be difficult for small-medium businesses to navigate and access Australia’s science and technology sector. This FREE seminar will explain how to access and engage with CSIRO and its partners to identify “breakthrough” technology solutions and advanced product opportunities for your business.

Come and take a look at CSIRO North Ryde and meet with some of Australia’s leading researchers. If you’re interested, take a short tour of the Life Sciences labs.

The seminar will include the following presentations:

• CSIRO: Practical technology engagement opportunities and steps for SMEs
• Department of State and Regional Development, AusIndustry and Enterprise Connect: Government programs offering advice and financial support for innovation
• City of Ryde: Economic development in the Ryde region

Seminar participants may register to one of the following four CSIRO Technology Briefings:

Nanomaterials for Medical Delivery

Breakthrough polymer-based drug delivery process to dramatically enhance the performance of drugs and patient outcomes.

Carbon Nanotube Yarn

Ground breaking technology for the production of dry-spun carbon nanotube yarns. These super strength, light weight yarns conduct heat and electricity, and have a wide variety of potential uses.

Advanced Materials for Energy Saving

Thermoelectric devices to convert waste heat into electricity; Light weight, high efficiency motors

Novel Food Ingredients

Advanced food ingredients from native fruits as a source of anti-oxidants for value-added foods

These briefings by leading CSIRO researchers will illustrate the wide range of research themes of relevance to SMEs and may identify immediate areas of interest to your business.

To register online, visit: www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au
Or contact Ron Mack, CSIRO SME Engagement
Ph: 0412 816 100
Email: ron.mack@csiro.au