Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence
Entrepreneurial Foundations for Defence (EFD) is the fifth phase in the Defence Trailblazer DINAMIC Program.
Designed to support researchers, innovators and emerging companies with products, services or technology that can provide a capability benefit to our Defence sector, EFD will help you understand what is required for success in the defence market.
Delivered through a mixture of online and in-person sessions, participants gain essential insights to build defence, technology and commercial readiness, along with access to expert mentors and technical specialists.
The program concludes with an opportunity for participants to showcase their innovation(s), in person, to relevant people within the defence market and the venture capital investment community. There will also be a $10,000 grant for each participant in the program to support travel to in-person sessions, and some early-stage business expenses.
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Program features
Tailored bi-weekly webinars
Presented by industry experts, the programs includes webinars delivered twice a week that are tailored to address your specific technical, commercial and defence readiness needs
Dedicated mentorship
Weekly meetings with a dedicated mentor to help keep you on track and meet your specific needs
Proto-Lab access
Access to a unique Proto-Lab network incorporating selected university and partner facilities, equipment and capabilities along with technical support.
Defence-focused networks
Access to experienced defence, defence industry and investment networks
Access grant funding
Opportunity to apply for additional grant funding to support technical and commercial development
Socialise your innovation
A number of opportunities to socialise your innovation and business with those that can add value to your commercialisation pathway: investors, collaborators, SMEs and primes
Further development opportunities
Opportunity to apply for additional development programs through DINAMIC, bespoke incubators, and supported accelerators
Connect with like-minded peers
Excellent opportunity to network with innovation and defence peers
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