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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Venture capital fund ACTivate Capital has led a $4 million investment in defence technology company Seitec, backing the Canberra-founded firm's advanced passive sensing technology as it pushes into international markets. Read on Business News Australia website.
The Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) 2026 summit took place in Adelaide this month, and the Defence Trailblazer Concept to Sovereign Capability legacy was on show — from the opening plenary stage to the exhibition floor.
Defence Trailblazer's International Pathways Program (IPP) concluded with an event that brought together Australian innovators and representatives from some of the world's most influential defence Primes, creating a platform for export-focused discussions, capability showcasing and future collaboration opportunities.