Innovation Ecosystem

In addition to delivering targeted activities in specific capability areas, platforms and domains, DMTC can act as a focal point for managing broader scientific and industrial networks in aid of continually refreshing critical capabilities and capacity across Australia’s defence and national security innovation ecosystems.

Utilising a spiral development framework, DMTC nurtures and matures the capabilities of both industry and research sectors. This approach aligns innovation efforts with long-term strategic objectives, generating outcomes such as workforce development, optimised investment in new research and innovation infrastructure, increased industrial capacity and the regular delivery of enhanced capability solutions.

For government stakeholders, DMTC’s work delivers confidence that national innovation ecosystems are keeping pace with a rapidly evolving threats environment and resulting changes to capability requirements. As with our science and technology programs, by aggregating and building on existing expertise and institutional knowledge, DMTC reduces the risk of duplication and ensures past progress is preserved to inform and benefit new activities.