DSEI UK 2025
South Australia’s defence and space research and innovation ecosystem
South Australia is a global leader in defence and space research, with a rich history of supporting the Australian Defence Force and pioneering advancements in defence and space technology.
The Defence Innovation Partnership drives defence-related research and development in South Australia by fostering collaboration between Defence SA, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), local universities, and industry.
The Defence Innovation Partnership builds research collaboration to deliver innovative solutions by:
- Connecting researchers, industry, and Defence
- Supporting defence-relevant collaborations through grants
- Attracting R&D funding to South Australia
- Translating defence and national security R&D
With extensive networks, The Defence Innovation Partnership team actively seeks opportunities to enhance defence-relevant research and development.
The Defence Innovation Partnership at DSEI UK 2025
The Defence Innovation Partnership is proud to be part of the South Australia – the Defence State stand, building on Team Defence Australia’s presence at DSEI UK and further strengthening our state’s position as a leading force in Australia’s defence industry.
If you want to connect with South Australia’s defence and space research and innovation ecosystem, get in touch with the DIP team today via [email protected] or visit us at the South Australia – the Defence State stand (Hall S2, Stand 114) to discover how South Australia is leading the way.
South Australian research and academia
Key centres and institutions
South Australia’s three universities, The University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and University of South Australia, are leaders in defence, space, and advanced technologies R&D. With cutting-edge research centres in areas like robotics and autonomous systems, AI, and space technology, these institutions are driving innovation to support national security and economic growth.
Key Projects
The Defence Innovation Partnership offers the Collaborative Research Fund and Activator Fund to support defence-relevant innovation and collaboration across government, industry and academia.
The Defence Innovation Partnership also works with the South Australian Space Industry Centre to deliver the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund to support the development of innovative South Australian space capability.
So far, we’ve provided around $10 million in funding to support local defence and space innovation and R&D.
A collection of some of our funded projects are below.
