Department of State Development

South Australia's Industry Doctoral Training Centre pilot programs are in full swing, enabling PhD students to combine their studies with industry experience in the priority areas of Biomanufacturing and Industrial Application of Quantum Technologies. In this article, University of South Australia's Thabata Muta talks about her research into a more effective delivery of medicinal cannabis, and her experiences in the IDTC program. MTPConnect 📰 https://ow.ly/Eako50TkK1E

Congratulations to Kongsberg Defence Australia on the opening of its new production facility in South Australia! 🙌 Invest SA was proud to support the significant investment into our state, with the facility the first in the Asia-Pacific region for KONGSBERG's defence business and set to advance South Australia's #defence manufacturing capabilities. To learn how we can connect you with opportunities for investment in South Australia’s defence sector, visit: https://lnkd.in/gdN_ynVK

Great news for SA manufacturer Seed Terminator - the first South Australian business to be awarded funding through the Australian Government's Industry Growth Program. 👩🌾 They've received $3.1 million to export their innovative weed-crushing product into European and North American markets: https://ow.ly/GI1150TkKrq

👋 from Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2024! If you're at #APACHydrogen2024 and want to leverage South Australia’s leadership and competitive advantages in the global #CleanEnergy transition– let’s talk. ☀️♻️ Visit us Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2024, 12-13 September, stand A117.

Igniting interest in defence industry careers. 🚢 Grant funding is now available through the Australian Government's School Pathways Program for companies, not-for-profits and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations to deliver projects that inform secondary school students about defence industry careers and encourage engagement in STEM learning. For more info and to apply, visit business.gov.au: https://ow.ly/n44b50TkKIb

Out of this world news for South Australian #space innovators - congratulations AICRAFT and Safety from Space! 🚀✨

Welcome to the first day of the 2024 Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition! Don’t miss the South Australia - The #DefenceState stand (G071). Come and explore our state’s exhibitors and discover the remarkable advancements in our defence industry. #DefenceIndustry #LandForces2024

South Australian wineries now have dedicated support in the China market with the addition of a new, Senior Wine Export Adviser based in Shanghai. 🍷 Welcome, Ms Emily Xu! Ms Xu is providing on-the-ground market intelligence, market trends and access support to new-to-market and existing exporters, as well as fostering networks with key importers, distributors and industry stakeholders. “South Australia has a long-standing tradition of producing world-class wines and I am eager to contribute to enhancing its presence in China,” said Ms Xu. “I am using my expertise to drive export growth, facilitate market access and to promote sustainability initiatives within the industry." Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/GOTu50TkJGy 📸: Ms Emily Xu, South Australia's Senior Wine Export Adviser in Shanghai Xiao Ya Wei | Emily Xu | Javen L. | Zac McCrindle | Taliessin Reaburn | Tim White | Marianne Duluk | Hugh Waterman | Ann-Marie Battista | Wine Australia | South Australian Wine Industry Association

South Australia’s primary produce continues to be a hit with overseas consumers! 🤩🌏 The latest #trade data shows our state’s premium meat, nuts, fruit and vegetables, dairy and eggs have contributed more than $1.7B to the state’s #export economy, up more than 22%. In the 12 months to July 2024, South Australian producers have exported: 🥩 $1.1B of meat 🥜$300M of nuts 🍎$18.1M of fruit and veg 🥛$157.8M of dairy and eggs Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/TEnj50TjFql

Invest SA was over the moon to host a delegation from Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in South Australia last week. Headquartered in Nevada, United States, SNC is a privately-owned global leader in aerospace and national security with contracts with US Armed Forces, NASA and private spaceflight companies. As part of the visit to our state, representatives from Invest SA, Defence SA, and DSD's Defence Industry Workforce team enjoyed the opportunity to explore with SNC their potential to engage and collaborate with the extensive range and scale of #defence and #space companies in South Australia, particularly with relation to opportunities arising from the AUKUS trilateral partnership. Learn more about opportunities in South Australia's defence and space ecosystem: https://ow.ly/gHM450Tg4NA Chris Wood | Sean Williams | Christopher Amor | Matt Opie | Lana Blazujevic | Mark Nelson | Stu Wildman | Peter Weir | Josh Rooney | Rich Kosler, MBA PMP PGMP | Ann Casey