The new boss of the CSIRO says cutting-edge science must help smaller businesses improve their profitability and productivity, and that commercialisation should no longer be the main goal of the national science agency.
In contrast to his predecessor, Silicon Valley veteran Larry Marshall, whose tenure focused on turning the brightest ideas from Australian minds into commercial realities, newly appointed chief executive Doug Hilton said CSIRO should not be just about picking winners.
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Tess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com
