Defence Innovation Network will invest $500,000 to develop a cutting-edge prototype in Cyber Network Situation Awareness. The identified topic is selected in collaboration with Defence and aligns with Defence’s priorities.
Background
The Strategic Investment Initiative aims to deliver a prototype within a 12-18 month timeframe, suitable for a ‘demonstration’ of the new capability of the integrated system.
The creation of such a prototype is expected to enable a more straightforward commercialisation pathway, draw attention and interest from Defence and other companies and facilitate significant domestic investment through, for example, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator.
Topic
Project proposals should be scoped within the following topic:
Eligibility
Lead organisation
Proposals must demonstrate multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration. Projects must be led by DIN University with substantive inputs from a minimum of two DIN universities in total.
Individual researchers
All project participants must be citizens of the Five Eyes Alliance (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States) or NATO member countries.
Citizens of countries not covered by the named treaties are subject to approval by the DIN.
Selection criteria
- Vision, Ambition & Innovation
- Leadership & Team Quality
- Impact
- The commitment of collaborators.
Application process
The application form and guidelines are available on request at info@defenceinnovationnetwork.com.
Applicants interested in participating in the call should contact DIN to register their interest, stating the topics of their interest and potential collaborators. Applicants must receive a support letter from each participating university.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5 pm, 15 May 2025, to info@defenceinnovationnetwork.com.
Indicative Timeline
7-Apr-25 Call for Proposal
15-May-25 Applications due date
Jun-25 Technical Review Panel Assessment
23-Jul-25 DIN Steering Committee Approval
28-Jul-25 Result Announcement
Aug-Sep-25 Contracting
1-Oct-25 Project start
