Australian + New Zealand Defence Directory 20/21

AUSTRALIAN + NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2020/21 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS www. d e f e n c e . d i r e c t o r y 38 world leading technology that meet Defence needs, and also facilitates: • Accelerated development and transfer of in- novation to enhance Defence capability and enable industry to take advantage of dual use opportunities for entry into broader markets, • Strong long term working relationships with industry and Australian research and devel- opment organisations that will enable easier identification of development opportunities and shape technology developments, and • Industry access to DST’s unique research expertise and facilities DST has 14 strategic alliances with defence primes and publicly-funded research agen- cies. It also has Defence Science Partner- ships with 37 Australian universities. Mechanisms include With the launch of More, Together: Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030 in May 2020, Defence is transforming the way it partners with the national science and tech- nology enterprise. Potential partners are be- ing engaged from the outset to ensure early buy-in, remove disconnects in innovation pathways and shorten the time to translate research into Defence capability. Specific partnering initiatives are being de- veloped to shape the broader science and technology community. This includes grow- ing capabilities in critical areas of science and technology, leveraging research networks and encouraging multi-party collaboration. DST also pursues the involvement of industry and the science and technology community in strategic research through the Science, Technology and Research (STaR) Shots in- troduced in More, Together: Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030. Defence in- novation programs, such as the Next Gen- eration Technologies Fund, also provide the basis for engaging industry, academia and publicly-funded research agencies in re- search and development for Defence. Further information on the STaR Shots and Next Gen- eration Technologies Fund is provided below. The collaboration arrangements used by DST typically include strategic alliances, Coopera- tive Research Centres, collaborative research agreements and centres of expertise, as well as targeted procurement to support specific activities. Other mechanisms through which DST works with industry and the science and technology community include: licensing arrangements for the transfer of knowledge, expertise and technology for commercialisation activities; engaging directly with suppliers to support the delivery of Australian Defence contracts; and conducting fee-for-service research and providing access to facilities. Applications can be made through the CDIC’s website for access to advisory and facilitation services, grants, and opportunities in the De- fence Innovation Hub and Next Generation Technologies Fund opportunities. Further Information Centre for Defence Industry Capability P: 13 28 46 E: cdic@business.gov.au W: www.business.gov.au/CDIC DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP The Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group is part of the Department of Defence and is the Government’s lead agency in safe- guarding Australia by delivering valued scien- tific advice and innovative technology solu- tions for Defence and national security. DST research supports the Australian De- fence Force by investigating future technolo- gies, providing smart buying advice, develop- ing new capabilities, increasing performance and safety, and reducing costs. Throughout its research activities, DST works with industry, academia and other research organisations to enhance Australia’s defence capabilities and contribute to national wealth. Engagement occurs both nationally and inter- nationally. WORKING WITH INDUSTRY DST seeks to engage and collaborate with Australian industry, academia and the wider science and technology community through a range of arrangements to gain access to For more information on the Defence Innova- tion Hub and the Next Generation Technolo- gies Fund, please visit www.business.gov.au/ cdic CENTRE FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY CAPABILITY The Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC)’s role is to strengthen the capability of Australian businesses to meet Defence’s requirements, working with industry and De- fence to help build a world class, globally competitive and sustainable Australian de- fence industry. The CDIC is funded by Defence and located within the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources to leverage the expe- rience and industry expertise of AusIndustry and to enhance collaboration with broader AusIndustry innovation and business assis- tance initiatives. The CDIC provides advisory and facilitation services, matched grants and industry re- sources to Australian businesses to support Australia’s defence capability. The CDIC’s national network of Defence Industry Facilita- tors and Defence Business Advisers can help your business to: • Navigate the defence market by providing tailored advice and support • Develop their industrial capabilities and ability to work with Defence • Improve competitiveness and access global markets • Connect with other businesses and Defence • Link to the Defence Innovation Hub (see above) and the Next Generation Technologies Fund (see Defence Science and Technology Group below) through the Defence Innovation Portal. The CDIC assists Australian businesses ac- cess matched grants up to: • $150,000 to help business access export opportunities • $250,000 to help implement business improvements for the defence industry • $1 million to invest in business capabilities that are aligned with Defence’s stated Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities. The CDIC’s national network of Defence In- dustry Facilitators and Defence Business Advisers work with defence companies on a daily basis.