Summary

From Research to Results: Measuring the impact of CRCNA investments across northern Australia brings together the outcomes of nine years of CRCNA investment across 109 industry-led research projects.

Drawing on the CRCNA’s impact assessment program, the publication demonstrates how research has delivered measurable economic, social, environmental, cultural, capability and policy outcomes across northern Australia.

Featuring case studies from First Nations enterprise, health, water, aquaculture, agriculture, horticulture and enabling infrastructure, it highlights more than $580 million in projected economic returns, over $155 million in leveraged research activity, and the lasting benefits of place-based, industry-led innovation.

The publication also captures key lessons from nine years of investment and outlines the opportunities that remain as research transitions into long-term industry adoption and future development.