Who is eligible for D.Start?

Early Stage · Focus: defense, Australia, DST, challenge · Location: Australia · Region: Australia

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Early Stage, defense, Australia, DST, challenge

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D.Start

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Funding / Offer

Defence innovation support; opportunity-specific terms

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Funding

Defence innovation support; opportunity-specific terms

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Competitive

infoAbout this program

DST pathway for businesses and innovators to partner with Australian Defence on technology opportunities, including accelerator-style and challenge routes.

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Investment

Defence innovation support; opportunity-specific terms

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Varies

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Program

D.Start

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Type

Accelerator

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4 steps

1
Review D.Start eligibility (Early Stage; focus: defense, Australia, DST, challenge).
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Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
3
Submit via https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/partner-with-us/opportunities/dstart.
4
Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.