Richard Hillis: DET CRC - Industry-Led Innovative Research

Deep Exploration Technologies CRC Industry-Led Innovative Research

Richard Hillis, CEO, DET CRC RESA Productivity Breakfast Thurs 3 Dec, Adelaide

• foundations in industry- (not researcher-) driven technology roadmap • CEO not a research leader in CRC’s research & independent management • independent directors & representative Science Steering Committee • head office embedded in industry • all projects have industry reviewer & PhDs have industry co-supervisor • industry cash = government cash • fund significant research in METS sector SMEs (not just unis and CSIRO) • $49M -> $60M

Industry-Led Innovative Research: Practicalities

Industry-Led Innovative Research Shared Vision

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Industry-Led Innovative Research Shared Vision

Technologies Will Enable ‘Prospecting Drilling’