Collaboration is at the heart of SMI’s activities, and the Institute currently has partnership agreements with over 100 organisations. SMI undertakes research with industry, governments, civil society, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and inter-governmental organisations.
We have a strong focus on research translation and impact through commercialisation, contract and grant-based research, consulting and a growing number of public and bespoke professional development courses.
More SMI partnerships and collaborations
Research partnership highlights:
8. Critical Minerals and Circular Economy Research Alliance
Critical Minerals and Circular Economy Research Alliance: the agreement between the Queensland Government and SMI oversees an $8 million research program over 4 years to drive identification, discovery and development of critical minerals.