Defence Innovation Partnership

🎉 Defence Trailblazer supports a new partnership to develop next-gen quantum sensors! REQUIEM Systems and Out The Back Ventures, alongside Defence Trailblazer, the University of Adelaide, Beca, the The University of Queensland, and Silanna Semiconductor, are set to develop Superconducting Quantum Antennas. These sensors will offer unmatched sensitivity, linearity, and wide frequency range, replacing conventional antennas. Funded by Defence Trailblazer’s Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities program, the project will showcase the future of quantum sensing. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/42ZlFQf 📷: Photo of the partnership. Sourced via Defence Trailblazer. UNSW #DefenceInnovation #DefenceIndustry #Trailblazers

👩🎓 Host a student intern through Defence Trailblazer's Student Placements and Projects Program! Engage with university students through a work project, industry placement or internship to support your organisation and prepare future talent for Australia’s defence industry. The incentivised internship program is aimed at meeting future workforce needs, improving linkages between academia and industry, as well as enabling access to a skilled talent pipeline. Interested? Contact the Defence Trailblazer team before Friday 7 February. Email 📧 workforce@dtb.solutions Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hliVkb University of Adelaide UNSW #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #DefenceCareers #FindyourPlaceSA #Trailblazers

#ICYMI! Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) launched Mission Black Thorn! The initiative will see an investment of $61.5m into two undisclosed Australian companies, including one from South Australia, to advance and demonstrate anti-IMAD system capabilities for Defence. A major win for local industry and a key milestone for ASCA. 👏 Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3PVX0nP 📷: credit to ASCA #DefenceIndustry

📢 Calling all innovators! There's still time to apply for the #Avalon2025 Blue-Sky Thinking Innovation Award! If you’re working on an early-stage (TRL 0-3) product, service, or concept that could shape the future of aviation and aerospace, this is your chance to shine. You could win a $10,000 prize to help take your innovation to the next level. Winners will be announced at the Avalon Australian International Airshow in March. ⏰ Entries close Monday 3 February. Submit your entry now 👉 bit.ly/3Zb8zeS #DefenceInnovation #DefenceIndustry

🚨 Final chance to apply for the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund! 🚨 Funding of up to $320,000 is available to support one South Australian-based space company in collaboration with at least one international partner to fast-track the development of ground-breaking space innovation that will have a major impact on global space technology. Want to learn more before applying? There's still time to book one-on-one meetings with our team! To schedule a meeting, email your request with the subject line ‘Space fund meeting request’ to 📧 spaceoffice@sa.gov.au. Applications close on Sunday 2 February 2025. Ready to apply? Visit 👉 sasic.sa.gov.au/space-fund #SpaceInnovation #SpaceState

Are you a researcher, start-up, scale-up or SME looking to make a mark in the defence industry? The Commercialisation Pathways to Defence Information Session, part of the Defence Trailblazer DINAMIC Program, is a must-attend event for anyone looking to commercialise their innovations in defence. 📅 Wednesday 29 January 2025 ⏰ 2.00pm - 4.00pm 📍 Online Hear from Defence tech start-up founders, university commercialisation teams, and global supply chain experts as they share their experiences and pathways for success. Secure your spot now 👉 https://bit.ly/4hjPO0s #DefenceResearch #DefenceInnovation

⏰ Just over two weeks left to apply for the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund! ⏰ Funding of up to $320,000 is available to support one South Australian-based space company in collaboration with at least one international partner to fast-track the development of ground-breaking space innovation that will have a major impact on global space technology. ⬇ Hear below from our team about how this funding could propel your venture to new heights and why it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Applications close 11:59PM Sunday 2 February 2025. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4186cfJ South Australian Space Industry Centre #SpaceInnovation

📢 Applications for Defence Australia's 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program are now open. Funding is available for independent, strategic research and activities that inform Australia’s defence policy, strengthen partnerships, and broaden public debate. Applications close Tuesday 28 February 2025. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/40trDa0 📷: Defence Australia #DefenceIndustry

🚀 Exciting opportunity for researchers! In partnership with the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program, CSIRO is delivering their next ON Prime round, specifically tailored for research teams working on technology or research with an application in the space sector. This free nine-week hybrid program focuses on customer discovery and market validation. Participating teams can receive up to $5,000 to reward engagement and learning velocity in the program. Interested in applying? Join the upcoming applicant briefing sessions to learn more. 👉 https://bit.ly/4227QzU Applications close Wednesday 26 February 2025. #SpaceInnovation

📢 Calling all local space start-ups and SMEs! There's still time to apply for the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund. Funding of up to $320,000 is available to support one South Australian-based space company in collaboration with at least one international partner to fast-track the development of ground-breaking space innovation that will have a major impact on global space technology. Applications close on Sunday 2 February 2025. To learn more about the Fund, visit 👉 sasic.sa.gov.au/space-fund #SpaceInnovation #SpaceState