The document discusses the importance of use-inspired research and collaborative infrastructure to drive innovation. It notes that modern research requires large, multidisciplinary teams and access to world-class infrastructure. While Australia invests in collaborative research centers and infrastructure, there are still gaps, including in areas like ICT and bioinformatics. The document calls for defining infrastructure needs, improving access and governance, and strategically investing in capabilities to support priority research areas.

2. Why Use-Inspired Research? R&D Society Industry Resources Improved Society Improved Industry New Industry New Opportunities New Industry Use Inspired Research Knowledge Inspired Research

4. World class innovation = world class innovators . world class research infrastructure . world class collaborative environments World class innovation = world class innovators

5. Distribution of R&D Expenditure

6. Collaborations Desire to Use Desire to Know CONICYT now CORFO now Where Chile needs to increase effort

8. Research Infrastructure Categories $1M $10M $100M $1 000M Institution Project Integrated Systemic Landmark Block Grants Competitive Grants Collaborative Project Investment Increasing international significance Increasing level of funding and commitment Increased need for collaborative engagement, nationally and internationally Increased competition for resources and funds

12. Distribution of R&D Expenditure Category Aus ($A) Aus (%) Chile Chile (%) AdvHumCap 1.1 14 88 19 Basic Res 2.5 31 207 45 Mission Res 2.9 36 83 18 Bus Innov 1.6 20 83 18 Total 8.1 461