Cutting-edge Australian companies and research centres participating at Land Forces 2022 are invited to pitch their innovative ideas and technologies to the Australian and international community at the LF2022 Innovation PitchFest. This is your chance to present your new products and R&D projects to an audience of potential customers, research partners and investors.
Organised by the Defence Science Institute (DSI) in partnership with AMDA Foundation Limited, the Defence Innovation Partnership (DIP) in SA, Defence Innovation Network (DIN) in NSW, Defence Science Centre (DSC) in WA, and Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA), PitchFest will take place on Thursday 6 October as part of the Exposition’s innovation program.
Expressions of Interest are now open for defence, industry, start-ups and Publicly Funded Research Organisations (PFRO) to participate in the Land Forces Pitchfest. This event will consist of three-minute pitches aimed at demonstrating Australian innovation, research collaboration and the development strengths of your idea or research project. Three-minute pitches must demonstrate:
Pitches should not be simply a sales pitch and should be able to engage a general audience in a tight three-minute timeframe. PitchFest is a supportive, professional environment and your work should be presented openly with due consideration to protecting your IP. These pitch sessions are an opportunity to showcase an innovative idea/technology application/product in the early stage of its development (pre-commercialisation). Pitchers are encouraged to take advantage of the fast-paced atmosphere of PitchFest, hook and engage the audience with their presentation.
Presentations will be judged by an expert panel with the top three recognised with a custom trophy. Participants will be offered training in the art of the Three Minute Pitch. This training is provided free of charge (excluding travel), with the location to be determined, may be held fully on-line or in a mixed environment.
Present at PitchFest will be the Australian Army’s Future Warfare Branch who are particularly looking for pitches that address the challenges below. Ideas which speak to these topics will be given priority:
Applications will open on 1st August 2022 until the end of that month or until the event is fully subscribed.
Please direct any questions to LF2022@defencescienceinstitute.com
Expressions of Interest are to be submitted online via the application portal at https://bit.ly/3cGTPjw
For further information about the LAND FORCES 2022 Innovation Pitchfest please contact:
Mr Craig Butler
Engagement Manager
Defence Science Institute (DSI)
craig.butler@defencescienceinstitute.com
Tel: +61 (0)3 8344 3513