AIDN QLD DICE Micro-Credential – Accelerate and Commercialise Defence Innovation

AIDN QLD DEFENCE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM 

About the Program:
The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Queensland Defence Industry Capability Edge (DICE) Micro-Credentialling Program is a strategic partnership between the Queensland Government, AIDN and AIDN member organisations to enhance Defence Industry business acumen and workforce skills, aligning with the latest Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and emerging AUKUS opportunities. 

Sessions are developed in consultation with AIDN QLD members and delivered by experienced industry practitioners. 

Course: Accelerate and Commercialise Defence Innovation 

• Session 1: Target a Military Problem – Understand the ADF Strategic Framework, innovation challenges, and context. 

• Session 2: Accelerate Your Innovation – Design thinking, divergent approaches, brainstorming, triaging. 

• Session 3: Align to Australian/AUKUS Innovation Pathways – Case studies, grants, AUKUS. 

• Session 4: Take your Invention to Market – Funding, commercial potential, delivery models.

Assessment

• Digitally Administered Theory Exam

• Attendee Feedback Survey

Event Details 
Date: 16TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 8AM-12PM AEST 
Venue: NIOA 80 Lomandra Drive, BRISBANE AIRPORT Queensland 4008 
Cost: FREE for AIDN QLD Members (funded by the QLD Government) 
Eligibility: AIDN QLD members, or orgs with QLD office/staff 
Contact: aidnqld@aidn.org.au 

Register
AIDN Members: Register using your member code 

Course Joining Instructions
This course is open to all AIDN QLD Members free of charge 
Please bring a Laptop or Tablet to participate in the course activities 
Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided 
Lunch is at your own expense 
Street parking is limited, so car-pooling or public transport options are recommended 

Presenters
This module will be presented by Shane “Buzz” Sarlin of Buzzworks 

Terms and Conditions: 

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on aidnqld@aidn.org your ticket can be reallocated. 

• Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser. 

• These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can. 

• By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral. 

For more information please contact  aidnqld@aidn.org.au.