Advancing Australian Industry: Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) welcomes investment in twenty-one new Cooperative Research Centre Projects  

12 February 2024

Cooperative Research Australia today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Industry and Science Hon Ed Husic MP of twenty-one new Cooperative Research Centre Projects. The new CRC-Ps have been funded under Round 15 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects as part of the Cooperative Research Centres Program. They represent a collective investment of almost  Read More...

Cooperative Research Australia congratulates two newest CRCs, calls for expansion of the program 

12 December 2023

Cooperative Research Australia has welcomed the announcement by Industry Minister Ed Husic MP today of $127 million of Australian Government investment for two new Cooperative Research Centres: Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture CRC and Solving Plastic Waste CRC.   The two CRCs unlock a total investment of $350 million in innovation over 10 years, and will  Read More...

Catherine Livingstone calls for public investment to commercialise research

29 November 2023

By TIM DODD HIGHER EDUCATION EDITOR  @TimDoddEDU Leading business figure Catherine Livingstone said government should invest in commercialising Australian research in fields such as space, clean technology and quantum computing to ensure they are developed here rather than overseas. “This is not a question of Fortress Australia or protectionism, but rather of achieving a return on  Read More...

Innovation leaders back growth program

27 November 2023

Parliament House, Canberra, 27 November 2023 Speakers at the National Innovation Policy Forum, have supported the $392 million Industry Growth Program, announced by Science Minister Ed Husic this morning.  The meeting of business innovators and research leaders aimed to capture ideas to help evolve the Australian innovation system to best support the country’s needs.  Over  Read More...

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) Advocates for Industry-led Research to Propel Australia’s Economic Growth

4 August 2023

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), the voice of industry-research collaboration, is delighted to participate in the consultation on the Industry Growth Program.   “We believe that by prioritising industry-led research, we can unlock the full potential of Australia’s innovation system and create a sustainable economy that benefits all,” said Jane O’Dwyer, CEO of Cooperative Research Australia. The  Read More...

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) Presents Key Recommendations on AI to Government Consultations

28 July 2023

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), representing industry-research collaboration, has made submissions to two government consultations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and industry, advocating for a strategic and collaborative approach to AI governance that positions Australia as a global AI leader. “AI is a critical technology for innovation, and our members across the industry-led research ecosystem  Read More...

Four early career researchers from Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne recognised by Cooperative Research Australia for their innovative research and their ability to present it clearly and simply

12 July 2023

Sleep for bushfire survivors Cane waste to rebuild soil health The real carbon cost of your travel Creating tri-sector careers “These researchers illustrate the difference that deeply collaborative research can make for Australia,” says Jane O’Dwyer, the CEO of Cooperative Research Australia.  After the fires: dealing with insomnia, nightmares and trauma An online self-paced intervention  Read More...

Six Excellence in Innovation awards were presented last night at the Collaborate Innovate 2023 conference in Adelaide, held by Collaborative Research Australia. The awards are sponsored by UNSW. 

12 July 2023

Dreamliner composites Hearing Loss AI valuations Healing chronic wounds Mercury-free teeth      “The winners have each shown how Australian research can be transformed through collaboration into impactful organisations and businesses, creating jobs and improving lives,” says Jane O’Dwyer, the CEO of Cooperative Research Australia.  Composite technologies for Dreamliners and minehunters.  The Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to  Read More...

Australia can turn research into innovation, jobs and companies 

10 July 2023

The idea that Australian can lead in research but can’t capture the benefits, will be challenged in Adelaide this week.  Cooperative Research Australia’s 2023 conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre will reveal how Australian researchers are successfully turning research into innovations that are transforming society and creating jobs and wealth.  Speakers include State and Federal  Read More...

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) Welcomes Investment in Industry-Led Cooperative Research to Drive Growth

30 June 2023

Cooperative Research Australia today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP, of twenty-four new Cooperative Research Centre Projects. The new CRC-Ps have been funded under Round 14 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects as part of the Cooperative Research Centres Program. They represent a collective investment of almost  Read More...