About Us
Innovation incubator
Lindfield Collaboration Hub is an innovation incubator. A dedicated space for startups and SME’s to develop unique, high-tech products and hardware devices. Early stage and established companies can move to CSIRO’s Lindfield campus and access our facilities, science know-how, experience, business networks and commercialisation savvy.
The hub offers
- Collaborative workspaces at CSIRO’s high-spec lab facilities in Lindfield, NSW.
- Access to digital and analogue electronics, and prototyping equipment.
- General laboratory equipment and tools in Lindfield’s Makerspace and the large manufacturing workshops on site.
- The opportunity for collaboration between CSIRO staff, and National Measurement Institute staff.
- Networking with other tenants though events, seminars and onsite activities.
- Access to Hub events and programming such as Connect@Lindfield pre-accelerator, designed to support early stage ventures.
- Access to CSIRO’s ON pre-accelerator and accelerator programs and a framework for companies to test products to an identified market need.
- Involvement with organisations such as the Northern Sydney Science Hub and Inspiring Australia to promote the next generation of Australian science and innovation.
Meet the Team
Katie Green is an experienced group leader and project leader, with a background in precision optics, thin films and surface analysis. She is the Operations Manager for the Lindfield Collaboration Hub. Katie has created a vibrant community at the Hub for hardware startups and SMEs to connect, collaborate and create.
Leah Lucas supports the delivery of the Lindfield Collaboration Hub portfolio and specific programs of work, co-designing the Lindfield Collaboration Hub operative framework as well as developing program governance. Her background is in early startup support, innovation programming and engagement within the university context.
Paul Rusconi is a Senior Research Technician at CSIRO Lindfield. He is part of a team that provides expertise in fine toolmaking, machining, precision finishing of products and hardening and grinding which can be used to develop prototype instruments. He provides training and support for those using the Hub Makerspace and for those who need help in machining, electronics and prototyping.
Our Vision
The Lindfield Collaboration Hub’s vision is to support and promote the development of deep tech and hardware innovation in NSW. We do this through various channels – including co-location at our CSIRO Lindfield site, networking events and workshops and programs.
Contact Us
Lindfield Collaboration Hub
36 Bradfield Rd, West Lindfield NSW 2070
Katie Green, Group Leader, Manufacturing
katie.green@csiro.au
Leah Lucas, Program Manager, Lindfield Collaboration Hub
leah.lucas@csiro.au
