Ms Liz Crompton

Liz is a Program Advisor in CSIRO SME Connect where her role is to assist in the development of the ideas and innovations of Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through research collaboration.

Liz has worked to support a number of programs within SME Connect and currently splits her time as the lead facilitator for the WA Food and Beverage Internship program and looking after the operations and reporting for the Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC).

The WA Food and Beverage Internship program (WAFEC) places tertiary STEM students into paid internships with WA businesses from the food and beverage sector, helping to businesses to access top talent and support STEM projects. The WAFEC program is a collaboration with WA Government's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

The Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program aims to build R&D connections and capability between SME's and the four regional QLD Universities (JCU, CQU, UniSC, and UniSQ). The program offers SME's cost-matched funding for R&D projects with the four regional QLD Universities, support for SMEs with R&D planning and engagement via the CSIRO Innovate to Grow program, Industry Engagement Masterclasses for researchers, and dedicated networking events. The RUIC program is funded by the QLD Government and delivered by CSIRO.

To learn more about either program, please see the related links below.