We’re the linchpin connecting the defence industry, universities and government. We find the right collaborators for talented researchers, innovative companies and government. If you’re looking for an entry point into the defence innovation sector – you’ve come to the right place.
Current Opportunities
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities within The Defence Sector
Dept of Defence - 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program
Applications are open for the Department of Defence 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program, closing 28 February 2025.
Grants of generally up to $500,000 over three years, are available for independent, unclassified, strategic policy-focused research and related activities; including conferences, dialogues, seminars, education modules, roundtables, and scenario exercises.
Applicants must hold an ABN OR ...
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Dept of Industry, Science & Resources - Critical Technologies Program - Round 2
Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program will open for applications 15 January 2025, closing 26 February 2025.
$100,000 - $500,000 is available for Stage 1 Feasibility projects of up to 6 months duration. These projects are to test and demonstrate the technical viability of proposed challenge solutions/solution components.
Consortia must include ...
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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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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 into universities, industry and government, the 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 the technically and culturally compatible partners.
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