DMTC industry partner Anteo Diagnostics Ltd has notified the ASX of the successful completion of the first milestone in their DMTC project, with initial studies demonstrating high-detection sensitivity.
Anteo has partnered with Planet Innovation, Deakin University and DMTC to further the technology readiness of Planet Innovation’s (Nplex) low cost, high sensitivity point of care diagnostic system using breakthrough reader technology.
Anteo’s contribution and objectives in Milestone 1 were to successfully functionalise nanoparticles requiring integration with Planet Innovation’s reader. Anteo has successfully established, optimised and verified a model lateral flow system for the nominated target assay using Mix&Go.
Work on the next milestone is already underway and is scheduled to be completed by next quarter.
The DMTC Medical Countermeasures (MCM) program recognises the increasingly important need to create, in Australia, an integrated multidisciplinary network focused on MCM product development.
The Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) is a not for profit collaborative venture that brings together defence, industry, universities and government research agencies to develop technologies that will enhance Australia’s defence and national security capability.
DMTC is working with the Australian Department of Defence’s JSF Division and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group to identify improvement and innovation opportunities for development, through DMTC. This collaborative approach will assist Australian companies to contribute to a strong industry base that supports the JSF capability and provides long-term national economic benefits.
DMTC sought expressions of interest from industry and research organisations to develop and enhance Australian industry capabilities in support of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. The following guidance was provided to assist with applications:
The 2016 Defence Industry Policy Statement – released alongside the Defence White Paper – acknowledged the fundamental contribution that Australian industry provides to defence capability, and the importance of innovation. DMTC has been identified as a key partner in the new Defence Innovation Hub, and will continue to have a vital role to play in applying research and harnessing industrial capability.
DMTC has ensured that our approach to Intellectual Property is expressly aligned to the Innovation Hub’s IP strategy.
Through the implementation of the DIPS and its partnership with DMTC, Defence is looking to reset and re-focus its relationships with Australian industry. More information on the Innovation Hub and the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) is available from the link below.
