In collaboration with more than 50 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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Skilling the workforce of today and shaping the workforce of tomorrow, supporting the acceleration of ideas into commercial application, and promoting a culture of collaboration between industry and academia.
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Accelerating the translation and commercialisation of leading-edge defence technologies and solutions across the following key priority areas:
Learn moreTogether with our industry partners, we’re charting a bold new course to accelerate defence innovation and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
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Join us for our upcoming Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence 2024 Showcase.
Date: 26 July 2024
Time: 10am to 2:30pm
Location: ADFA, North Lobby, Adams Auditorium (Building 111)
Address: Building 111, ADFA, Northcott Dr, Campbell ACT 2601 (see directions)
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The Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce a new way for learners to expand their knowledge and advance their career in less time and with increased flexibility through Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) Micro-credentials.
Our CSE Micro-credentials have been co-developed with defence industry, and will be delivered by our university partners to address a critical gap in system engineering expertise in Australia.
From the 12th to the 14th of July, the 2024 cohort of Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence (EFD) program came together in Adelaide at the National Wine Centre of Australia for a three-day intensive.