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
Army Innovation Day 2025 Challenge - Land-Air Autonomous Tactical Teaming in the Littoral at Scale
Army is seeking submissions demonstrating innovative capabilities to enhance the range and lethality, sustainment, and survivability of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS)-enabled forces for operations in distributed littoral environments.
Capabilities should support platoon or troop size RAS-enabled forces, enabling soldiers and systems to continually adapt and seize advantages with emerging and ...
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SmartSat CRC Vic Node - Open Call for Projects
In conjunction with the Victorian Government, the SmartSat CRC Victoria Node is calling for project proposals that will foster the creation and commercialisation of space-related research and innovation, or support the translation of past research and adoption, in Victoria.
Up to $300,000 is available for demonstrator projects of up to 6 ...
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ONI - National Intelligence Postdoctoral Grants - GO7318
Round 5 of the National Intelligence Postdoctoral Grant program is open for applications, closing 21 February 2025.
Up to $365,000 over 2 years is available for research into one of the Research Topics.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or NZ Special Category Visa Holder and be within 10 years of ...
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