AIDN QLD DICE Micro-Credential - Accelerate and Commercialise Defence Innovation Gold Coast

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: 9th October 2025
Time: 8AM-12PM AEST 
Venue: Cohort, Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, 16 Nexus Way Southport QLD, 4215
Cost: FREE (funded by the QLD Government) 
Eligibility: Queensland Residents
Contact: aidnqld@aidn.org.au 

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 

PRESENTER:
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.