In collaboration with defence industry, academic and government partners, Defence Trailblazer aims to strengthen Australia’s defence capabilities with cutting edge technologies and solutions, while equipping the next generation of innovators with specialised knowledge and skills to meet the needs of defence.
Focusing on removing barriers for university-industry collaborations, the Defence Trailblazer will drive stronger commercialisation activities paving the way for long-term impact.
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Our Staff Mobility Program strengthened Australia’s defence innovation system by connecting university capability with industry partners, promoting knowledge transfer and fostering a dynamic exchange of expertise.
Ocius Technology and UNSW Canberra are collaborating to develop advanced mathematical modelling and autonomous control systems for the Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) fleet to optimise its performance and power usage.
The Defence Industry Growth & Resilience (DIGR) Program has supported 40 Defence Trailblazer industry partners with a total of $3 million grant funding to support $14.9 million worth of projects and activities.
The program, which was finalised in the first quarter of 2026, supported businesses to scale and compete to deliver sovereign capability.