Culture of Transformation
Commercialisation support
of university research through entrepreneurial upskilling and dedicated innovation programs
Upskilling & education
of university staff and students via micro-credentials, industry PhDs, internships, and staff exchange programs that are designed to meet defence sector needs
Industry aligned
through supporting industry-led, co-funded R&D projects that accelerate sovereign solutions across Defence priority areas
IP unlocked
by enabling clear and sustainable university-industry collaborations by adopting robust and flexible partnership frameworks that recognise industry contributions
Engaging at scale
through curated events that demonstrate Defence capability and impact
University-Industry Culture Transformation Program
The University–Industry Culture Transformation program is changing how universities and industry work together by identifying, trailing and embedding practices that enables cross sector collaborations, rewards industry engagement and forges commercialisation pathways. Our goal is to assist with the creation of an ecosystem where, innovation leaders are celebrated, and Australian innovation delivers impactful, real-world outcomes.
In-person events in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide
University-Industry Collaboration Masterclass Series
The Masterclass series provided attendees a deeper understanding of innovation translation and the drivers for successful collaborations via real life case studies and engaging workshops to 252 participants.
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Research Program
Led by a team of Adelaide University and UNSW researchers, the Research Program draws on benchmarking and data collection to determine the effectiveness of Defence Trailblazer initiatives and how they have supported the overall objective of identifying and removing collaboration barriers.
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Event
Innovation Summit
The Defence Trailblazer Innovation Summit brought together leaders in academia, innovation and government to understand academia-business needs; examine the lessons learned from successful collaborations and discuss an implementation approach to long lasting change.
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