AFRAN (Australian French Association for Research and Innovation Inc) mission is to provide Australian and French researchers, R&D managers, industry players, innovators and policy makers with frameworks to enable collaboration, cooperation, innovation and transformative thinking beyond the capability of individuals. In addition to tools to initiate and grow bilateral research collaboration and innovation with global impact, networking events, conferences, AFRAN is a network of experts, a think tank for innovation and forward-thinking supporting communities and industry.