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SPOTLIGHT: Commercialising academic and industry research, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar

In this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.

In this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.

The pair then discuss key focus areas for the Defence Trailblazer and their achievements to date, before examining some challenges they’ve faced along the way.

The podcast will then showcase a live discussion from ADSTAR on accelerating innovation, featuring:

  • Karl Hanmore, first assistant director-general mission capability and chief technology officer at the Australian Signals Directorate.
  • Dr Rick Muller, director of the US’ Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.
  • Jay Dryer, director of the US’ Strategic Capabilities Office.
  • Professor Emily Hilder, head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator.
  • Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 500: CONTESTED GROUND: Maritime competition drives need for an Australian Coast Guard, with Jennifer Parker
Episode 499: PODCAST: From review to delivery, with Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
Episode 498: SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the AI transformation of the modern battlefield, with Advent Atum CEO Andy Wilson and Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Episode 497: CONTESTED GROUND: Ongoing risk of nation-state attackers, ASD; misinformation bill defeated
Episode 496: PODCAST: A year in review with Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Honourable Pat Conroy MP
Episode 495: SPOTLIGHT: Navigating the rising tide of trusted autonomy, with Dr Greg Bain and Brigadier James Davis
Episode 494: DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: 10 common property mistakes and how you can avoid them
Episode 493: PODCAST: How geopolitics must influence Australia’s force posture, with Mike Pezzullo
Episode 492: CONTESTED GROUND: Where does the misinformation bill leave free speech?
Episode 491: SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet

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