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Research Collaboration Events
Connecting researchers, universities and industry organisations to explore research challenges and develop collaborative partnerships.
Connecting Research, Industry and Innovation
AICRO helps universities, researchers and industry organisations find collaborators, develop consortia, prepare grant applications and coordinate collaborative projects in Australia and internationally.
Organisations Represented at Our 2026 Research Event
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What We Do
AICRO supports universities, researchers and industry organisations throughout the research collaboration lifecycle, from identifying partners to coordinating funded projects.
BUILD
Consortium Development
Coordinating consortium development, partner engagement, application documentation and submission readiness.
PREPARE
Grant-Writing Workshops
Coordinating practical grant-writing workshops for researchers, research teams and organisations.
DELIVER
Research Project Management
Supporting funded research projects through milestone monitoring, stakeholder communication and administrative coordination.
Find Collaborators
Connect with researchers, universities and industry organisations to explore new research opportunities and develop collaborative projects.
Find Research Collaborators
Explore researcher profiles, expertise and collaboration interests.
Find Collaborators →Research Collaboration Events
Explore opportunities to connect research expertise with industry challenges.
Explore Partnerships →Research Collaboration Network
Free to join. Create a researcher profile and share your expertise and collaboration interests.
Join the Network →Current Research Funding Opportunities
Explore funding opportunities that may support collaborative research across Australian and international research sectors.
01 · Funding opportunity
Open
Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)
- Funding
- A$3 million per centre; A$60 million total
- Deadline
- 4 November 2026
02 · Funding opportunity
Open
Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
- Funding
- A$75 million across the opportunity
- Deadline
- 4 November 2026
03 · Funding opportunity
Open
MRFF – 2026 Brain Cancer Research Grant Opportunity (GO8540)
- Funding
- A$1–3 million per grant; A$8.4 million total
- Deadline
- 4 November 2026
Upcoming Collaboration Events
Join research conversations that bring together researchers, universities and industry representatives to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Australian Aged Care Supply Chains: Challenges and Automation Opportunities
Australia–Asia Joint Research Roundtable 2027
University–Industry Roundtable: Cancer Research & Precision Medicine
Research Workshops
Develop research, grant-writing and professional skills through instructor-led workshops designed for researchers, HDR students and academic professionals.
Australian Research Grant-Writing Masterclass
Australian Government Grant Applications Workshop
ARC Discovery Projects Grant-Writing Workshop
Research Collaboration Areas
Explore research areas where AICRO facilitates connections between universities, industry organisations and international collaborators.
Health & Medical Research
Cancer · AI in Healthcare · Digital Health · Aged Care · Medicines · Public Health
Explore Health Research →Engineering & Technology
AI & Data Science · Robotics · Manufacturing · Infrastructure · Digital Transformation
Explore Engineering Research →Energy & Sustainability
Renewable Energy · Energy Storage · Net Zero · Climate Resilience · Sustainability
Explore Energy Research →Agriculture & Food
AgriTech · Food Security · Sustainable Agriculture · Supply Chains · Precision Agriculture
Explore Agriculture Research →Quantum Science & Technology
Quantum Computing · Quantum Information · Quantum Sensing · Communication · Applications
Explore Quantum Research →Discuss Your Research Project
Looking to develop a research consortium, identify collaborators or coordinate a collaborative research project? Connect with AICRO to discuss your requirements and explore the next steps.