The Defence Innovation Partnership will soon be accepting applications for Collaborator Fund Round 1.1 titled Space-Based Advanced Threat Warning.

For Collaborator Fund Round 1.1, up to $400,000 is available from the Fund, and an additional $400,000 from the Australian Department of Defence, for one project (ie we are expecting to fund one project of $800,000).

Defence Innovation Partnership will be seeking proposals which demonstrate genuine collaboration between South Australian universities, South Australian-based business, Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) or start-ups, and the Australian Department of Defence.

Collaborator Fund Round 1.1 applications will open 7:00am on 30 September 2026 and close 11:59pm on 13 November 2026.

To hear about the challenge, meet potential project partners and learn about the Collaborator Fund application and selection process, you are invited to attend this information session (NB: registrations for the Information Session close 28 September 2026):

Date: 30 September 2026
Venue: TechCentral Frome Road, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide SA 5000
Time: 1400 - 1600

Program Outline:

1400 - 1600: Presentation and Information Session (including Q&A)
1600 - 1700: Networking Session & Exit

To find out more 👉HERE

Contact the host of Collaborator Round 1.1: Space-based Advanced Threat Warning Information Session