Defence Elevate

An intensive two-day workshop designed to help founders validate their markets, refine their value proposition, and align their innovations with the defence sector needs.

Defence Elevate is designed for Australian deep tech innovators who have a dual use non lethal technology, an idea, have identified a problem, or see an opportunity for commercial and defence markets.

About the workshop

Join us for a 2-day hands-on workshop, facilitated by Cicada Innovations Alex Shapilsky, and Scott Russell, our defence expert in residence. The workshop will help you gain deeper commercial insights, validate your market and customers and refine your value proposition, providing you with personalised advice and feedback.

The course happens in-person at Cicada Innovations and the fee is $100.

Apply via the form below to participate in the Defence Elevate workshops. If your application is successful, a member of Cicada's team will be in touch.

Key Dates

Defence Elevate will run from Tuesday 8th of April 2025 to Wednesday 9th of April 2025 at Cicada Innovations in South Eveleigh, NSW.

Applications close Friday 14th of March 2025.

Your expert mentors

Archie Judd
Investment Team, Salus Ventures

Allan Aaron
Defence Industry Advisor, Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS)

Oleg Vornik
CEO, DroneShield

Alex Shapilsky
Cicada Innovations

Scott Russell
Cicada Innovations

Sian Priest
Cicada Innovations

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