iLAuNCH has issued an open call for expressions of interest to access remaining funding for space and aerospace-related research and innovation in Australia.
Executive Director Darin Lovett officially announced the second-round investment call which will run until midnight AEST on Monday 20 November 2023.
“The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is a $180m program to transform Australia’s competitiveness by rapidly commercialising university research through industry partnerships. Our efforts directly enhance Australia’s burgeoning space industry,” said Lovett.
“We have already brought together a powerful consortium of industry and research partners focusing on developing advanced technologies for space and aerospace manufacturing applications, including associated manufacturing supply chains.”
“iLAuNCH commercialisation projects aim to elevate the technology readiness level of research projects to commercial-ready applications, foster pathways to market, and ultimately propel Australia’s space and aerospace industries to profitability.”
Over six weeks, the open call will seek new project opportunities relevant to iLAuNCH priorities and programs from industry-led partnerships with research organisations.
For example, iLAuNCH Core Commercialisation project areas include additive manufacturing; material processing and advanced materials; hypersonics and flight diagnostics; rocket launch; rocket manufacturing; satellites, communications and sensors; and advanced technologies for aerospace and space applications.
iLAuNCH Core Commercialisation projects must be undertaken in collaboration with one of three partner universities – The University of Southern Queensland, The Australian National University, or the University of South Australia.