Australian research and innovation is world-class, with potential for huge positive impact in the real world, if it can just reach the right markets. Australian industries understand real-world problems and seek to solve them, if they can just connect to the right scientific and technical experts.
There’s often a huge divide in understanding and culture between research organisations, such as universities, and commercial companies. Closing the research-industry gap is a win for both sides that also benefits society in general.
gemaker provides unique, award-winning training and mentoring in research-industry engagement. We develop effective engagement strategies and harness our extensive academic, government, professional and commercial networks to help clients form long-term, productive and profitable partnerships.
Contact gemaker to discuss your research-industry engagement needs and receive a quote or learn more about our Industry Engagement Training for Researchers here.
Our Industry Engagement Training for Researchers has been awarded the 2017 Stevie Award for Innovation in Business-to-Business Services!
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