Department of State Development

With the iAwards entry closing date fast approaching, we can't wait to see what inspiring innovation we'll recognise and celebrate at the iAwards National Ceremony at SkyCity in Adelaide. Our Ceremony Partner is Invest SA, part of the Department of State Development, and its core work is to attract national and global investment into South Australia and support tomorrow’s innovators by helping businesses grow and succeed. It plays a key role to connect global companies with industry leaders, research partners and government networks to develop cutting-edge solutions and drive local innovation to new heights. Enter the 2025 iAwards today! https://lnkd.in/g5krS-k #AIIA #Innovation #iAwards

Congratulations to the South Australians kick-starting their defence industry careers! 🚀 This week, we saw the first cohort of trainees and apprentices begin the Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways pilot initiative, supported by the Department of State Development and PEER. Through a combined model of study at TAFE SA and on-the-job experience, these individuals will be well-equipped to enter SA’s exciting and well-recognised defence industry. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gda79Jgm The Defence Industry Pathways Program is already well underway in WA, and was recently expanded to South Australia with the support of the Australian and South Australian Governments. Defence Industry Pathways Program - Western Australia

Sneak Peek..... 👏 As part of CoilRig's Seed-Start Grant funding by Department of State Development we have been working on an exciting project in collaboration with University of South Australia and Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments with the team designing and creating a 3D flyover of #CoilRig's latest design the #CTEnergy500 currently being manufactured in Adelaide. Stay tuned and follow us for further updates and a new website release in the coming weeks, showcasing more of this great project. Special thanks to Tom Raimondo Jack Fraser Andrew Cunningham Ph.D and Shaun Jackson for your incredible efforts. Soren Soe Kate McRostie, CPA Shane Fox Mengbin (Mike) Min Rob Brewis #geothermaldrilling #coiledtubingdrilling #drilling #drillingrig #innovativedrilling #drillbabydrill #renewableenergy #decarbonisation #greenenergies

ICYMI: Nearly $100M in support programs from the Australian and South Australian Governments is available to help businesses and workers affected by the decline in steelmaking in Whyalla and OneSteel entering administration. If you or your business have been impacted, you may be eligible for: 📍 Whyalla Creditor Assistance Payments – Support for eligible businesses owed money by designated OneSteel entities, to help maintain operations 📍 Whyalla Small Local Business Support Grant – $10,000 grants for businesses experiencing a downturn due to reduced steelworks capacity 📍 Additional business & personal supports – Access to financial advisory services, business mentoring, diversification workshops, and mental health & wellbeing support 🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/phyA50V3hmI

The countdown to Avalon 2025 is on! 🛩️ DSD, Invest SA, and Industry Capability Network - SA team members will be on the ground at the southern hemisphere's largest airshow and aerospace and defence expo, ready to connect and discuss the abundant opportunities in South Australia's #defence and #space industries. Heading to Avalon? Connect with the team at the South Australia – the Defence State stand, Hall 3 - Stand 3M25. Learn more about South Australia's defence industry 👉 https://ow.ly/L80V50Vl77Z Discover opportunities for investment in South Australia 👉 https://ow.ly/r7oS50Vl781 Chris Wood | Jurij Polischko | Christopher Amor | Rachael Lawson | David Royle | Defence SA

If you are an SA manufacturer, you can now access a new tool to showcase your capabilities ⭐ Supported by the Department of State Development and Industry Capability Network - SA, the SA Manufacturing Portal enables local manufacturers to increase their visibility, clients, and partnerships. With Gateway by ICN searched over 20,000 times per month, this free tool can provide significant advantages to your business. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3N9nBet Industry Capability Network

📍Career opportunity: Manager, Spencer Gulf Workforce We're recruiting for a Manager, Spencer Gulf Workforce to be based in Whyalla to support the establishment and success of a new Spencer Gulf Jobs and Skills Hub. This Hub is funded through the $2.4B government assistance package dedicated to supporting workers and businesses throughout the administration of the Whyalla Steelworks, and beyond. Are you well-positioned to work with regional stakeholders to foster connections between local jobseekers and businesses? Apply now via I WORK FOR SA 👉 https://ow.ly/Y70G50VjEwg ⏰ Applications are open until this Sunday 23 March 2025

South Australia is on the cusp of enormous opportunities that have the potential to set us up for a lifetime of prosperity. 📈 In response to the South Australian Government’s commitment to harness the full potential of our state’s population and to help meet critical skills shortages, we're supporting a number of initiatives to get more women into our most important industries. Read on 👉https://ow.ly/GLz350ViO9S

Interested in understanding how the Australian Government is supporting local industry to deliver, operate and sustain the nation’s future nuclear-powered submarines? Launched last week, the #AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy outlines the opportunities and pathways for Australian industry to support the program, while providing clarity on how companies can grow and enter AUKUS supply chains. We also welcome H&B Defence and HII’s new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program, which will accelerate the identification and qualification of SMEs so they can access the US Virginia class supply chain 👏 Learn more about strategy and the pilot program 👇 https://bit.ly/43FZcb2 #DefenceIndustry #IndustrialCapability