Defence Trailblazer is proud to announce the latest cohort of innovators joining our Incubation programs for 2025/26. These companies represent the cutting edge of Australian defence technology, each tackling critical capability gaps with bold ideas and technical excellence. Click through to meet the innovators…
Defence Trailblazer hosted its final Commercialisation & Collaboration Masterclass for 2025 in Sydney on 29 October, bringing together university researchers, PhD candidates, and professional staff for a dynamic half-day session. The event focused on the practical realities of commercialising university research and building effective collaborations with industry.
Defence Trailblazer hosted a University-Industry Masterclass in Adelaide on 24 September, bringing together researchers, PhD candidates, and professional staff. The half-day session focused on the practical realities of commercialising university research and building effective collaborations with industry. Held in person, the event fostered open dialogue and shared learning across disciplines and career stages.
Defence Trailblazer hosted the Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence (EFD) 2025 Showcase featured 20 early-stage ventures from across the country, spotlighting the innovators behind cutting-edge technologies with promising applications for Defence. Attendees experienced an impressive display of diversity and ingenuity across key areas such as energy, survivability, advanced materials, autonomous systems, surveillance, cyber technology, logistics, and training solutions.
On Wednesday, 6 August 2025, the Defence Trailblazer hosted a tailored University IP & Commercialisation masterclass. Held in-person in Canberra, this dynamic three-hour workshop brought together UNSW academics, PhD students, research administrators, and technology transfer professionals to explore the intricacies of intellectual property and the pathways to successful research commercialisation.
On Friday, 18 July 2025, UNSW Kensington came alive with energy and purpose as StudentXConnect welcomed over 90 students, academics, and defence industry professionals for a half-day event focused on building the future workforce of Australia’s defence sector.
The Defence Trailblazer has wrapped up another Publishing for Industry & Impact masterclass in Adelaide, bringing together academic and industry professionals for a dynamic session focused on bridging the gap between research and real-world application. Led by a panel of expert speakers, the session explored key topics including publishing sensitive and classified information, navigating IP, and understanding industry expectations. Attendees gained practical insights into non-traditional publishing pathways and how to negotiate publishing rights in collaborative research settings
Over 30 defence technology innovators have completed the three-day Defence Trailblazer Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence (EFD) Intensive event in Adelaide. The program is designed to accelerate learning, foster collaboration, and deepen engagement with the defence innovation ecosystem.