Growing communities to support Defence innovation
Our Mission
To harness the skills and resources in Victoria and Tasmania to facilitate the creation of new defence and national security capabilities.
Building the STEM Pipeline
Through undergraduate and postgraduate internships, postgraduate scholarship top-ups, prototype development and more, we support science and technology R&D at various stages, ensuring a robust STEM pipeline.
Acting as an Informed Entry Point
With strong connections to universities, industry and government, DSI provides a broad overview of defence-relevant capabilities, facilities and priorities across Victoria and Tasmania.
Supporting Collaborations
DSI’s grants and supporting activities facilitate collaborative research and commercial projects. We help open the unmarked door to new partnerships and opportunities.
Bringing People and Solutions Together
We match people from different sectors looking for specific capability, commercial solutions or funding opportunities and bring together technically and culturally compatible partners.
Current Opportunities
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities within The Defence Sector
Canada Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) - Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Urban) Sandbox 2027
IDEaS is seeking solutions that can detect, track, and identify micro and mini uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an urban environment.
Up to CAD$1.75M in prize money is on offer for solutions.
Selected applicants will be invited to demonstrate their solutions ate the CUAS 2027 (Urban) Sandbox in Ottawa, Ontario in late ...
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UK HMGCC - Imaging Hidden Objects in Walls
HMGCC Co-Creation is seeking imaging technologies to prevent unwanted surveillance by being able to uncover covert devices in the periphery of rooms, but without damaging walls.
HMGCC is particularly interested in non-ionising radiation techniques such as portable terahertz or millimetre-wave systems.
Up to £60,000 is available for projects of 12 weeks duration ...
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US Army - Autonomous Sustainment Powered by X Tech Competition
The US Army is seeking innovative agile sustainment solutions at TRL 6 or higher in 3 capability areas:
Autonomous, Attritable Air Delivery Systems - a means to deliver sustainment directly to point-of-need locations when airspace is contested, timelines are compressed and resupply must occur without depending on manned aviation or ...
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