Greetings from the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) meeting at the Canberra Innovation Network. Dr Charles Gretton and,l Dr Nian (Jenny) Jiang are talking about how research can have real world impact. Charles talked about both AI research improving industrial processes and Jenny development of new instruments. Charles pointed out 5% of ANU Techlauncher students go on to found companies. Jenny talked about joining Cambridge University just as COVID-19 lockdowns started.
Charles said "There are a lot of batshit stupid ideas being funded, so get your better idea out there!".
The 2024 AFRAN Forum on the role of research and innovation in industry, policy and public dialogue is at ANU 4 to 6 Nov 2024, and is free.
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