WA entrants to Land Forces 2021 Pitchfest

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The 'Innovation Pitchfest' event at this years Land Forces Expo 2021 included 6 pitches from WA-based industry and universities.
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The Defence Science Centre is proud to support this years ‘Innovation Pitchfest’ at Land Forces Expo 2021 - a virtual engagement provided to industry, academia, and researchers throughout Australia to undergo pitch training and record a 3-min virtual pitch presentation. 

Western Australia produced the second-strongest cohort of state entrees, with 6 pitches from 4 organisations. You can view all the pitches from the event on YouTube (external link) or view the individual WA-state entrants below. Special mention to Garnett Hall from Vetchip who won the 'Best Overall Pitch' category for his presentation on smart microchips for Military Working Dogs!

Autonomous behaviour tracking of Military Working Dogs in kennels

Contact Mr. Michael Stone from Curtin University

Email: michael.a.stone@student.curtin.edu.au
Website: Curtin University defence research website (external link)
LinkedIn: Michael Stone - Technical Intern - Innovation Central Perth | LinkedIn (external link)


Human machine teaming

Contact Mr Aidan Creamer from Chironix

Email: info@chironix.com
Website: Chironix 2021 (external link)  
LinkedIn: Chironix | LinkedIn (external link) 


Investigation of dual air‐marine vehicle for intermedia transition

Contact Dr. Nima Nadim from Curtin University

Email: nima.nadim@curtin.edu.au
Website: Curtin University defence research website (external link)


Large scale onboard machinery thermal cloak

Contact Ms. Rebekah Manley from Onetide Modular Systems

Email: rebekah.manley@onetide.com.au
Website:  Home | onetide (external link)
LinkedIn: Onetide Modular Systems Pty Ltd | LinkedIn (external link) 


Mobile microgrid and air deployable solar array

Contact Mr. Roy Mitchell from Onetide Modular Systems

Email: roy.mitchell@onetide.com.au
Website:  Home | onetide (external link)
LinkedIn: Onetide Modular Systems Pty Ltd | LinkedIn (external link) 


Smart microchips for Military Working Dogs

Contact Dr. Garnett Hall from Vetchip

Email: garnett@vetchip.com.au
LinkedIn: Garnett Hall - President WA Division - The Australian Veterinary Association | LinkedIn (external link)