Fireside Chat with Associate Professor Mick Fielding, CEO, CTO & Co-Founder of RAIDER Targetry

What does it take to turn university research into a successful company?

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Associate Professor Mick Fielding, CEO and Co- Founder of RAIDER Targetry.

Mick’s journey from Associate Professor to founder and CEO offers unique insight into the realities of commercialising university research and building a globally recognised defence technology company.

Combining deep technical expertise with a passion for translating research into real-world impact, Mick’s academic work has attracted more than AU$12 million in research funding and generated over AU$100 million in global commercial sales.

Mick will be joined in conversation by Paul Martins, Director of Strategic Partnerships at UniSC. With extensive experience in strategic partnerships, investment attraction, industry engagement and research commercialisation, Paul will guide the discussion through the opportunities and challenges of translating research into successful businesses.

What to expect

• Mick's journey from Associate Professor to founder and CEO

• Lessons learned commercialising university research and intellectual property IP

• Building and scaling a successful deep technology company

• The future of Raider Targetry and Mick's vision for the next 5–10 years

• Live audience Q&A

Following the discussion, stay for networking over drinks and light refreshments with fellow researchers, founders, students, industry professionals and members of the innovation community.

Whether you're a researcher exploring commercialisation, a founder building your next venture, a student considering entrepreneurship, or simply curious about how great ideas become successful companies, this is an opportunity to hear firsthand from someone who has successfully made the journey.

Please be advised that this event will be photographed. The photos may be used for the UniSC Innovation LinkedIn social media channel as well as the Collider, UniSC website.