
CONTINUATION OF DEFENCE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP
$13.5 million over four years to extend and expand the programs and operations of the Defence Innovation Partnership (DIP). Since its establishment in 2017, the DIP has strengthened South Australia’s defence research, development and innovation ecosystem through partnering with the Commonwealth Government via the Department of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Group, the South Australian universities, and defence industry.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DEFENCE UPLIFT
$3.3 million over two years to assist South Australian businesses develop the requisite capability and capacity to enter global supply chains for nuclear-powered submarines and support Australian defence programs, including the SSN-AUKUS build program.
DEFENCE TEAMING CENTRE – SA DEFENCE INDUSTRY SUSTAINMENT PROJECT
$1.7 million over four years to support the Defence Teaming Centre in helping industry leverage national defence strategies and advocate for small and medium enterprise in government policy and strategy implementation.
VETERANS SA INDUSTRY INTEGRATION AND PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
$1 million over four years to enhance the South Australian veteran community’s employment opportunities by partnering with companies in high demand sectors to establish veteran-friendly employment pathways, solidifying the state’s leadership in veteran support.