Get to know CSIRO

One of the world’s largest, most diverse scientific research organisations 
on the planet.

Welcome to CSIRO, 
Australia’s national science agency. 

A trusted research institution and innovator since 1916 – we’ve 
delivered some major inventions you’ve probably heard of; 
fast WiFi, polymer banknotes, the Total Wellbeing Diet, 
extended wear contact lenses and Aerogard to name a few. 

We aim to bring significant positive impact to people’s lives 
through innovative science and technology.

Working within eight research portfolios, we’re collectively 
focused on addressing six major challenges where we 
can turn science into solutions that support Australia’s 
national interests.

We’re also dedicated to transformative research, pushing 
the boundaries of science to drive future innovation. 
From deep earth imaging to space and quantum 
technologies, we transition the best of the technology and 
capabilities from these programs to help tackle the current 
and emerging challenges.

The challenges we are solving 

Health and wellbeing: Enhance the health of Australians 
through preventative, personalised, biomedical and digital 
health services.

Food security and quality: Achieve sustainable security 
through new AgriFood products, technology and 
innovation for Australia. 

Secure Australia and region: Help safeguard Australia 
from threats (terrorism, regional instability, pandemics, 
biosecurity, disasters, and cyber-attacks). 

Resilient and valuable environments: Enhancing the 
resilience, sustainable use, and value of our natural and 
built environments, including by mitigating and adapting 
to the impacts of climate and global change. 

Sustainable energy and resources: Build competitiveness, 
sustainability and security, nationally and regionally, 
of our energy and minerals systems and resources while 
lowering emissions to Net Zero. 

Future industries: Help create Australia’s future 
industries and jobs by collaborating to boost innovation 
performance and promote Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Maths (STEM) skill. 


As Australia’s national science agency, 
CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges 
through innovative science and technology.

CSIRO. Creating a better future for everyone.

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For more information on what to expect when working with us, 
visit our collaboration page.