In this episode, we explore the strategic initiatives led by Adjunct Professor Peter Rossdeutscher and Quantum TX to empower SMEs to scale up their operations and thrive in the space industry. Professor Rossdeutscher delves into Quantum TX's innovative approaches, collaborations, and the challenges SMEs face in government and defence contracts, ultimately highlighting the transformative impact on the SME landscape. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode, Balakrishna D.R. (Bali), Executive Vice President and Global Head – AI and Automation, Application Development & Maintenance, Infosys, delves into the imperative need for the modernization and implementation of responsible AI within every company. Bali stresses the crucial role responsible AI plays in navigating data privacy, IP integrity, and bias mitigation while pioneering AI-first strategies. He also unveils Infosys’ innovative approach, deploying AI assistants across diverse roles, aiming not to replace humans but to augment their capabilities. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode, Dr David Ireland, a seasoned figure in research translation, shares his unique journey merging science and business as he navigates the intersection of innovation, science, and commercial success. Ireland delves deep into Australia's research translation challenges and nuances within the national innovation system, while unravelling the essential elements driving successful research translation and the crucial cultural shifts needed for lasting innovation impact. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Ms. Nyambura Kamau, Founder of Viwanda Africa, shares her insights on Kenya's space sector growth and its implications for Africa's technological sovereignty on Commercial Disco. She discusses fostering innovation and the continent's strategic advantage for space launches, offering lessons for global space industry players. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

The founder and CEO of Australian full-stack quantum startup Dr Andrew Dzurak says the company is on track to build a quantum computer capable solving commercially relevant problems in five years. The Commercial Disco explores the tech - and the commercialisation possibilities. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking innovations of Cortical Labs, a Melbourne-based tech startup at the forefront of merging biological computing with traditional technology. Founder & CEO, Hon Weng Chong reveals their pioneering work in creating the world's first neural data center, catching the attention of industry giants like Amazon due to its potential to transform cloud computing's operational costs and environmental impact. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Eyes of AI founder and CEO Khoa Le talks to James Riley about the impact of Australia's research, the commercialisation challenges for local deep tech startups, and the new wave of globally successful homegrown companies defying the odds. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Dr Doug Hilton talks to James Riley about his priorities for the CSIRO, the importance earning and retaining social licence, and the role of science in building trust. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Anatomics founder and neurosurgeon Paul D’Urso chats with James Riley about launching his medical devices tech company with a $1200 grant in the early 90s, how the innovative solution is changing lives around the world, and the barriers that have prevented it from achieving widespread commercial success. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

Roboticist and psycho-physics psychologist Dr Amanda White wears many professional hats. She is the general manager of Freelance Robotics, coordinating the RoboTradies program, and is the director of two automation companies: Industrial Robotics and Agricultural Robotics. In this episode of The Commercial Disco,  Dr White chats with James Riley about the drivers that inform her journey from a psychological and technological standpoint to foster industry resilience, with particular reference to advanced manufacturing for the agricultural sector in the robotic world. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.