THE GATEWAY TO
AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE
SCIENCE COMMUNITY
THE GATEWAY TO
AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE
SCIENCE COMMUNITY
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CONNECTING DEFENCE SCIENCE EXCELLENCE
The Defence Science Institute (DSI) is a research facilitation and funding organisation that works across Australia’s dynamic defence market. We bring together individuals from industry, government and the academic community through networking opportunities and introductions.
DSI matches the right skills set and capability with commercial and research needs. We also offer a range of grants to support new defence-related research and collaborations across organisations or sectors.
Our unique, multi-disciplinary team combines deep defence science knowledge with an insightful and empathetic approach. By bridging different priorities and points of view across sectors, we facilitate new connections and support successful project outcomes.

FOR INDUSTRY
Connect to leading research capability and financial grants.

FOR GOVERNMENT
Connect with Australia’s leading defence science capability.

FOR UNIVERSITIES
Connect to industry opportunities and research grants.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP

SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
Take advantage of Australia’s wealth of research talent and internationally recognised facilities. Find out how collaborating with a university could give your organisation a competitive edge.
SOLUTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT
Access the best in Australian research capability from our leading universities, companies and primes. We are your single entry point to Australia’s dynamic defence science community.


SOLUTIONS FOR UNIVERSITIES
Find the right research collaboration opportunities within industry and Defence. We provide advice and support to access research partners and grants.
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