Defence Trailblazer partner Hullbot secures AUD $16 million in venture capital funding
Australian ocean robotics company Hullbot has raised USD $10.6 million (AUD $16 million) to accelerate the global rollout of its autonomous ship-cleaning systems.
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Northrop Grumman completes Hollow Core Optical Fibres project for next gen gyroscopes
Northrop Grumman celebrates the successful completion of the proof-of-concept phase of its Hollow Core Optical Fibre project, delivered in partnership with the University of Adelaide and supported by funding from Defence Trailblazer’s Technology Development & Acceleration portfolio.
Defence Trailblazer partner GuardWare launches world-first solution to eliminate data theft permanently
Data security innovator GuardWare has launched the encryption software suite PROTECT, a world-first solution that can persistently protect sensitive data while in use. The software allows data to flow securely up and down the supply chain and be destroyed by the document owner at any time as needed.
Quantum Silicon project by Silex Systems, SQC and UNSW wins best Industry-Research Collaboration in Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Awards
The Quantum Silicon project – a collaboration between Silex Systems Limited, Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and UNSW Sydney – has been awarded Best Industry-Research collaboration by Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia. The strategic collaboration is supported by $5.1 million from Defence Trailblazer’s Advanced Innovation Fund.
Australia-first orbital testbed at the University of Adelaide to advance Space Machines Company project and Space mission
A Defence Trailblazer collaborative project with Space Machines Company and the University of Adelaide’s AI for Space Group has reached a major milestone, building Australia’s first orbital robotics testbed at its state-of-the-art space simulation facilities at the University of Adelaide.
UndaTech to trial specialised protective undergarments tailored for ADF women through Defence Trailblazer supported project
UndaTech has signed a project agreement to test high-performance, fire-resistant undergarments tailored to the needs of female Defence personnel, supported by the Defence’s Trailblazer’s Technology Development & Acceleration program.
“These garments are designed to mitigate health risks for women in frontline roles,” said UndaTech Founder and ADF veteran Emily Pyke.
SmartSat CRC, University of Adelaide and industry partners launch event-based sensing payload project for space demonstration mission
SmartSat CRC has launched its E-SPARC (Event-based Sensing Payload for Autonomous Rendezvous Control) project, supported by funding from Defence Trailblazer. The project is a collaboration between SmartSat CRC, the AI for Space Group at the University of Adelaide, Infinity Avionics and Blackswan Space.
Aurora Materials collaborates with UNSW and University of Adelaide academics to prevent counterfeit military equipment
The project aims to deliver a prototype of Aurora Materials’ proprietary security tags and is funded by the Defence Trailblazer’s Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) program.