Dual-Use Innovation
Powering Defence and Mining
The accelerator builds capability and networks to grow businesses and collaboration along critical roadmaps that bridge Defence, Mining, Energy, Agriculture and Space industries, and is tailored to position Queensland's start-ups and companies at the forefront of the convergence of defence and mining, to become the innovators defining the future of dual-use technology.
METS and Defence Industries
Addressing the critical business capabilities needed to scale breakthrough solutions that serve both the defence and METS sectors, including: Commercialisation, Business Modelling, Capital Raising, AI and Technology Trends, Industry Engagement, Export Strategies, Sovereign Supply Chain Alignment, Cross-sector Opportunities, Selling & Pitching for Growth, Leadership Skills, and Market Entry Pathways.
QuantumTX has a premium array of mentors, global experts and networks to help growth.
Sample topics covered
Challenges and opportunities in supply chains.
Trends in Robotics & Automation, Digital & Data, Sustainability, Responsible Mining & Ethical Innovation.
Strategic positioning for growth in the supply chains.
Building your value proposition for enhanced corporate engagement.
Export readiness, international expansion planning and Sovereign Supply Chain Alignment.
Leveraging mining, defence, space and manufacturing.
Investment readiness and effective capital raising.
The program culminates in a demonstration day and pitch event featuring key market influencers, corporate technology and procurement heads across METS, Defence, BioFuels and Resource Sectors, plus potential investors.
What are we looking for?
Applications are invited from Queensland-based researchers, start-ups, scale-ups & businesses with:
Motivated leadership teams keen to scale operations.
Innovation, start-ups, or solutions with commercial potential.
Technology or services applicable to the defence and resources sectors.
Participation is free via competitive application process, valued at $25,000 per participant.
Key Dates
Applications Open:
1 Sep 2025
Applications Close:
23 Sep 2025
Formal Program:
Oct - Nov 2025
Commercial Mentoring:
Dec 2025 - Mar 2026
Showcase and Pitch Event:
Early Dec 2025
