An online learning program is now available to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the energy sector, to help support their research, product development and innovation ambitions.
Innovate to Grow: Energy is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program delivered by CSIRO.
Monika Szabo, SME Collaboration Manager for CSIRO, said Innovate to Grow was a great opportunity for businesses looking to turn an idea into a viable research and development (R&D) opportunity and hear directly from CSIRO energy experts.
Dr Szabo said: “The rapidly changing needs of the Australian energy sector presents significant opportunities to innovate.
“There is potential in intelligent models, systems and products to reduce emissions and improve the ways energy is produced, used and stored.
“At the completion of the program participants will have received assistance in defining their goals, developing a business case for R&D with a university or CSIRO, and even prepare a funding proposal.”
Fionna Millikan from Green Gravity was a part of the 2022 energy cohort and says the course offered practical advice and helped her business to generate new opportunities.
Millikan said: “The program was very practical and hands on.
“[Facilitator] Tony was an excellent steward and the mentor provided excellent advice and connected me with potential research partners.”
Applications close Monday 10 April and the program will commence on Thursday 4 May.
More information on the program is available here.