Defence Science Institute

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Defence Science Institute (DSI) actively engages the Australian science and technology community, building Defence science research networks and assembling multidisciplinary teams including Defence scientists and engineers and researchers from industry and the academic community. It is a primary source for facilitating research and development (R&D) connections that fosters a globally engaged, competitive and innovative defence and national security sector

PRODUCTS

Maintaining intelligence on the capabilities and interests of Victorian and Tasmanian academics
Assisting appropriate foreign governments to identify and collaborate with Victorian and Tasmanian academics
Assisting prime contractors to identify and collaborate with Victorian and Tasmanian academics
Facilitating networking to help share ideas, match capabilities, develop collaborations or establish a common understanding of problems/requirements
Assisting stakeholders to understand how to work with Australian Defence, industry, governments and research organisations
Identifying sources of funding (local, international, public and private) and investment able to assist local innovation (local, international, public and private)

DISCRIMINATORS

We have no vested interest in intellectual property or in a financial stake in any collaboration we help to establish
We are staffed by personnel from the stakeholders we represent
Our Advisory Board and stakeholders are populated by recognized leaders from within the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) industry and the university communities
We have unprecedented access to universities, Defence/DSTG and the industry environment
We have unparalleled knowledge of the collective capabilities of the Victorian and Tasmanian university sector
We act for all Victorian and Tasmanian universities, all of DSTG and Victorian industry without any self interest and as a true, honest broker

AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT

Provide assistance to Primes and allied defence and civilian research establishments to connect to technology partners, research collaborators and facilitators in Australia.

KEY CUSTOMERS

Australian universities
Australian Department of Defence
Defence prime contractors and Tier 2 suppliers
State governments
Small to medium enterprises, microbusinesses
Anyone who is capable of/wishing to supply Aus

Key Partnerships (Suppliers)

Small and medium industries which undertake innovative research and development
Universities in the States of Victoria and Tasmania
Research and Development Organisations
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) (Australia)

Contact Details

Name: Craig Butler
Company: Defence Science Institute
Position: Industry Engagement Manager
Phone: +61-417-350-359
Email: [email protected]