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Price

Free

Event date and time

Thursday 13 Feb 2025
12.00pm to 1.00pm AEDT

Location

Online virtual event
Webinar details will be emailed to registrants

Join our free webinar to explore how CSIRO's Graphite R&D Grant Opportunity can help your business access up to $50,000 matched funding. Collaborate with CSIRO's expert researchers and access cutting-edge research facilities to advance the development of high-quality, efficient, and sustainable graphite.

Why this matters:

Graphite is a critical mineral and a key component of batteries powering phones, electric vehicles, and homes. Strengthening domestic capabilities now can position Australian small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as leaders in the global battery supply chain while contributing to more resilient industries and new economic opportunities.

What to Expect:

This 60-minute webinar will highlight:

  • How the Graphite R&D Grant Opportunity can support eligible Australian SMEs
  • Examples of cutting-edge research projects eligible for funding
  • Insights from CSIRO experts on spheronisation, purification, electrochemical testing and more
  • How the program aligns with global markets, including the United States.

In Conversation With:

Our panel of experts will share insights on the latest developments and opportunities in graphite materials for lithium-ion batteries. Lisa Torres Vargas, CSIRO's Program Coordinator will facilitate the discussion featuring:

  • Dr Adam Best, CSIRO Principal Research Scientist
  • Dr Joanne Loh, CSIRO Group Leader - Critical Minerals

Live Q&A:

At the end of the session, there will be a live Q&A where you can ask questions directly to our panel members.

Who Should Attend:

SMEs, researchers, and policymakers interested in advancing innovation in the graphite and battery industries.

Pricing

  • Free

Dates and Times

Event date: Feb 2025

Thursday 13 Feb 2025

Online virtual event

12.00pm to 1.00pm AEDT

Webinar details will be emailed to registrants

More information

For more program information and to apply, visit the Graphite R&D Grants webpage