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Starting off COVE's 2024 Year in Review: A look at how we're strengthening global innovation networks in the marine industry 🌐🌊 COVE reached a pivotal milestone in global innovation by being selected as one of Canada’s accelerator sites for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (NATO DIANA). This partnership positions COVE at the forefront of advancing dual-use technologies, seamlessly integrating civilian and military applications. Through DIANA, COVE connects innovators with NATO’s extensive resources, providing unmatched support for the development and scaling of advancing defence technologies. The dual-use approach is increasingly vital for addressing complex global challenges, including maritime security, arctic monitoring, and climate change. For example, autonomous vessels can simultaneously inspect offshore wind farms and patrol territorial waters, while advanced sonar systems can map subsea environments and track marine activity. These innovations hold strategic importance, strengthening Canada’s national defence while fueling economic growth. This dual impact strengthens Canada’s supply chain resilience while ensuring the marine sector remains dynamic and forward-thinking. COVE’s integration into DIANA reinforces its position as a leader in Canada’s marine economy. With access to cutting-edge facilities, expert mentorship, and direct connections to defence and security networks, COVE empowers Canadian companies to compete on the international stage. DIANA’s funding, commercial guidance, and acceleration programs further enhance these opportunities, ensuring innovative marine solutions can scale effectively. Through partnerships like DIANA, COVE solidifies its commitment to advancing Canada’s marine industry. These collaborations safeguard maritime and Arctic territories while positioning Canada as a global innovator in addressing critical environmental and security challenges. By championing dual-use technologies, COVE is driving sustainable growth and enhancing security on both national and global levels. This strategy not only supports innovation but also positions Canadian companies as leaders in the rapidly evolving marine technology sector. COVE’s work with dual-use applications exemplifies how strategic innovation can unlock economic potential while addressing the most pressing needs of our time. Learn more about COVE’s involvement with NATO DIANA 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGDwkue5 #MarineTech #Innovation #Collaboration #NATO

Onetide in collaboration with Franmarine are excited to share that together, we have been selected as finalists for the Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Innovation Awards: Emerging Technology Award. MARINESTREAM & MISSION DECK – FLEET AVAILABILITY ENABLEMENT A sovereign, innovative and industry led holistic solution to enhance Defence maritime capability. Enabling Australia to better harness resources to; Detect - Deter - Respond in both our national interest and that of our Pacific archipelagic neighbours. Franmarine’s MarineStream™ block-chain based ERP solution, in unison with Onetide’s Mission Deck™, no-weld seafastening system provides a spatial readiness awareness and operational capability for vessels of opportunity (VOO’s) to be readily accessed to perform specialist vessel operations. This collaborative approach delivers joint Australian SME capability to effectively evaluate and rapidly militarise civilian vessels in response to Australian national security threats and humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Defence West Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation The Defence Science Institute AMDA Foundation Limited Australian Industry and Defence Network Western Australia (AIDN WA) Henderson Alliance #Onetide #Franmarine #IODS2024 #Collaboration #Innovation #Awards #Finalist #Emerging #Technology #MarineStream #ERP #MissionDeck #Sovereign #DefenceIndustry #NationalSecurity #AUKUS  #StrategicmaritimeFleet #AuxillaryFleet #MaritimePrepositionForce #DefenceScienceCentre

✈ In this article, our expert David Garcia Arrate details European Defence Fund (EDF) 2024 Work Programme priorities. It particularly introduces the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) with a substantial funding of €225 million, dedicated to boosting defense innovation and inclusiveness. Key Highlights: - EDF’s comprehensive support for research and development cycles, enhanced by advisory services. - Incentives for SMEs and mid-caps through a special bonus system linked to the PESCO initiative. - EUDIS’s focus on supporting smaller players with initiatives like annual defense hackathons, business coaching, and a Business Accelerator and Matchmaking program with investors. This initiative is perfectly aligned with the security and defense interests of the EU, under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework, aiming to foster a competitive and innovative European defense industrial base. 🔗 Are you part of an SME, startup, or an innovator in the defense sector looking to get involved? Euro-Funding is here to guide you through the application process and help maximize your project's success. https://lnkd.in/e_FDt4tq #EuroFunding #DefenceInnovation #EuropeanDefenceFund #Technology #Security #EDF #EUDIS #EU_Defence Photo credits: European Defence Agency

Joining Forces for European Defence Innovation! 🌍🤝   We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with our sister project, ROLIAC, united by a shared mission: pushing the European defence sector forward through cutting-edge innovation.   Funded by the European Defence Fund (#EDF), both initiatives are tackling #AdditiveManufacturing (AM) to transform defence with advanced manufacturing and digital technologies—many of which have yet to reach full potential in this field.   Together, we’re: 🟣 Boosting European defence autonomy by reducing dependency on external suppliers, strengthening independent defence capabilities. 🟣 Optimizing resources and reducing logistical costs to build a more resilient Europe. 🟣 Enhancing supply chain resilience. 🟣 Promoting environmental sustainability in defence operations.   While we share common goals, each project brings a unique perspective. Read our press release to learn more! #DISCMAM #AdditiveManufacturing #DigitalSupplyChain #DefenceInnovation #DefenceLogistics #EuropeanDefenceFund LORTEK | Fieldmade AS | Danish Technological Institute | CenSec - Center for Defence, Space & Security | Eindhoven University of Technology | ADAXIS | Zabala Innovation Europe | Euler | Optimus 3D | Accenture España 🔽🔽

Canada is making waves with a game-changing investment in the Digital Harbour Initiative. 🌊🚢 This innovation hub uses integrated sensors to collect and analyze marine data in real-time, revolutionizing operational, logistical, security, and lifesaving decisions. This leap forward in situational awareness aligns perfectly with Canada's updated defence policy priorities. It's not just about seeing beyond our shores; it's about safeguarding our waters and those who sail them. What are your thoughts on the role of real-time data in maritime surveillance? Let's discuss! 🚢💬 🔗 Read more of this Canadian Defence Review article: https://ow.ly/jnYs50SYKgc

Franmarine in collaboration with Onetide are excited to share that together, we have been selected as finalists for the Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Innovation Awards: Emerging Technology Award. MARINESTREAM & MISSION DECK – FLEET AVAILABILITY ENABLEMENT A sovereign, innovative and industry led holistic solution to enhance Defence maritime capability. Enabling Australia to better harness resources to Detect - Deter - Respond in both our national interest and that of our pacific archipelagic neighbours. Franmarine’s MarineStream™ block-chain based ERP solution, in unison with Onetide’s Mission Deck™, no-weld seafastening system provides a spatial readiness awareness and operational capability for vessels of opportunity (VOO’s) to be readily accessed to perform specialist vessel operations. This collaborative approach delivers joint Australian SME capability to effectively evaluate and rapidly militarise civilian vessels in response to Australian national security threats and humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Defence West Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation AMDA Foundation Limited Australian Industry and Defence Network Western Australia (AIDN WA) Henderson Alliance #Onetide #Franmarine #IODS2024 #Collaboration #Innovation #Awards #Finalist #Emerging #Technology #MarineStream #ERP #MissionDeck #Sovereign #DefenceIndustry #NationalSecurity #AUKUS #StrategicMaritimeFleet #AuxiliaryFleet #MaritimePrepositionForce #DefenceScienceCentreWA

The European Defence Fund (EDF) programme attracted the interest of the EU industry: 236 proposals were received from diverse consortia, encompassing large enterprises, SMEs, midcaps, and Research and Technology organisations, covering all calls and topics published. There is comprehensive geographical coverage, with 581 legal entities from 26 EU Member States and Norway participating in the selected proposals. There is also broad cooperation within projects; on average, selected proposals involve 17 entities from 8 countries. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups are playing a significant role in the funded projects, representing over 42% of all entities in selected proposals and receiving more than 18% of the total requested EU funding. This underscores the EU Defence Fund’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting new entrants in the defence sector, ensuring a dynamic and competitive European defence industry. There is a good balance between research and capability development actions, with €265 million funding 30 research projects and €766 million funding 24 capability development projects. Support for disruptive technologies for defence is evident, with 4% of the budget dedicated to funding game-changing ideas that will bring innovation to radically change the concepts and conduct of defence projects.

Great #innovation by industry to deliver visibility and transparency of available commercial assets to quickly deploy capacity in a #defence context. This out of the box thinking drives supply chain #resilience and #agility. A great example of delivering more with less!!

Leonardo’s Chairman Highlights Maritime Domain Complexities and Innovations at World Defense Show The maritime domain is a complex and complicated environment. It includes activity on the surface of open water, closed bodies of water and navigable waterways, and also below the surface, to depths that are often unknown and unfathomable. It includes every type of human-built object, above or under water, static or moving, but must also consider the safeguarding of all the salt and freshwater creatures sharing the same domain. When addressing industry and constitutional leaders at the recent World Defense Show, Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo, Chairman Leonardo, observed that it is probably the least known and most complicated global domain, perhaps even more so than outer space. However, it is a realm that is constantly evolving, and has been the focus of intense technological development in recent years, with a growing number of critical infrastructures bound to or hosted by the domain. https://lnkd.in/d56iwZzZ

Thanks Australian Defence Magazine for publishing this latest piece from Bernice Glenn Kissinger. As the author notes "Japan's defence industry and dual-use #technology sectors have experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years. As Japan bolsters its #defence capabilities and adapts to evolving security challenges, it is increasingly turning to “dual-use” solutions to address its needs". Australian companies who are market entry level or seeking new partnerships should explore the opportunities in Japan. There is the added advantage of potential cross-over with US requirements that also suit US Forces Japan and the Japan Ministry of Defense. "There has been cooperation in R&D between Japan and the US, and more recently with Australia, for some time but this step highlights the importance of this collaborative approach to meet the #geopolitical challenges faced in the region. Australia offers experience in #aerospace, #hypersonics, #quantum, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) (particularly long-range, heavy lift), uncrewed underwater vessels (the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, for example, is rapidly progressing the Ghost Shark program) and others. Collaboration between Japanese and Australian companies could also facilitate #supplychain integration and promote greater interoperability between defence systems. Strategic steps forward could include joint #manufacturing, component sourcing agreements, and #logistics partnerships to streamline production and reduce costs". Anyone who happens to be in Tokyo on 3-4 June please join the Armatus.ai Symposium being held to help unpack and find solutions for some of these mutual challenges. A similar Australian event coming soon .... reach out to learn more. #defence #defense U.S. Indo-Pacific Command United States Department of Defense ManTech Geodetica United States Marine Corps US Navy US Army United States Air Force U.S. Space Command Defence Australia Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN National) Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO Tomoki Matsuo Tomohiko TANIGUCHI Shigehiro (Hiro) N. United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hemisphere East https://lnkd.in/gtEQv_X9