Build your R&D idea 
SMEs play a key role in growing Australia’s manufacturing 
capability, but having the right support is critical to success. 
Our free self-paced 8-week program will build your skills 
and networks so you can learn how to advance your idea 
with R&D. 
Applications close: 6 October 2024 
Program starts: 31 October 2024 
csiro.au/manufacturingQLD 
Free R&D training: 
Manufacturing QLD 
Applications are open for a free 8-week program for 
small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working 
on innovative manufacturing technologies or solutions. 
Apply today

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 paired with a researcher from CSIRO 
or a university to help connect you with a relevant 
specialist. 
Build your network: You will build key contacts in your 
sector, including researchers and other SMEs. 
Key program outputs include how to: 
Create a strong research question for your idea 
Assess the value of your innovation 
Work out your collaboration options 
Compose a high impact R&D business case 
Prepare a funding application. 
Commitment and course outline 
Preparing for the program (3–4 hours) 
Pre-workshop videos, onboarding, materials 
and questionnaires. 
Week 1 (Official start date, 31 October) 
Workshop (4.5 hours) 
Guest speakers from CSIRO, sector experts and SMEs 
who will provide tips and information on topics such 
as trends and opportunities, innovation experience 
and funding. You will also meet your fellow participants 
and mentor. 
Weeks 2–8 
Self-paced innovation program (2–3 hours per week) 
Participants explore opportunities to grow their 
business through innovation and research. 
Fortnightly virtual webinars for participant networking 
and guest speakers. 
A final questionnaire is required at completion. 
Who can attend 
Participants based and operating in Queensland 
Australia who are working on manufacturing solutions. 
This can be in any sub-sector including: 
Manufactured materials and processes 
Energy and batteries 
Digital manufacturing and mechatronics 
Food and beverage manufacturing 
Industrial manufacturing 
Biomedical manufacturing 
Robotics 
Other 
Selection criteria (essential): 
A business based and operating in Queensland 
Australia that is registered with an ABN and 
ACN/ICN 
A business classified as small to medium 
(<200 employees) 
An R&D idea to work on throughout the program 
related to manufacturing 
Please note: Sole traders, partnerships and Australian 
subsidiary companies of foreign entities are not eligible. 
Researchers working at universities can apply as a 
mentor but not a participant. 
Other considerations: 
Any other information provided to support 
your application 
Have a clear need to develop your knowledge 
and skills in R&D 
’[Innovate to Grow is] a well-structured program with 
defined objectives at each stage and excellent 
engagement and advice from the facilitator with 
regards to our project and ways in which we can 
move forward with our ideas.’ 
– Hristos Matheou, Electric Motor Power 
CSIRO Innovate to Grow is delivered using Practera’s 
online ed-tech platform and facilitation services. 
For further information 
InnovatetoGrow@csiro.au 
csiro.au/manufacturingQLD 
The Regional University Industry (RUIC) Program is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO.