Megan Sebben
Kick-Start Program Manager, CSIRO
“If what you're developing doesn't have a customer at the end of it, then maybe you need to reevaluate.” Hear the conversation
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CSIRO
Formerly Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (until 1949)
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Latest conversation · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem
The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4A Day One partner.
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About CSIRO
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency. It focuses on solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. CSIRO conducts research across various scientific disciplines, applying its findings to inform policy, develop new industries, and evolve existing sectors. The organization is known for significant inventions such as fast WiFi, Aerogard insect repellent, the Hendra virus vaccine, plastic banknotes, and RAFT polymerization. CSIRO also acknowledges the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australian life and engages in indigenous science projects.
- Sector
- Scientific research (federal agency)
- Founded
- 1926
- Headquarters
- Canberra
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4
With Megan Sebben
Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 5
With Megan Sebben
Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 6
With Megan Sebben
The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Megan Sebben believes there is still work to be done in improving access for underrepresented groups
With Megan Sebben
In conversation.
Moments from other conversations on the network where CSIRO comes up.
“we've just finished a big project with CSIRO and the Wiyani Yuthanggani First Nations Gender Justice Institute at the ANU. And we've actually created an inclusive innovation playbook, which is built for the innovation sector.”
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Is AI Failing Women? A Reality Check with Dr Elise Stephenson · 24:57“I think CSIRO, what Larry Marshall has done there has been fantastic, and the ON program and Main Sequence has helped.”
“For example, Wi-Fi, an Australian invention out of CSIRO. So much fantastic solar technology.”
“our very first customer was CSIRO. We had connections at CSIRO, having done my PhD half through CSIRO and half at Newcastle.”
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