What does it take to transform university research into a successful defence technology company?
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Associate Professor Mick Fielding, CEO, CTO and Co-Founder of RAIDER Targetry. Combining deep technical expertise with a passion for translating research into real-world impact, Mick's academic work has attracted more than AU$12 million in research funding and generated over AU$100 million in global commercial sales.
With a career spanning academia, engineering and entrepreneurship, Mick has successfully navigated the challenging journey from research and development to commercial success. Since co-founding RAIDER Targetry in 2019, he has led the company from an ambitious startup to an award-winning defence technology business, delivering sovereign innovation for the Australian Defence Force and allied nations.
Mick will be joined in conversation by Paul Martins, Director of Strategic Partnerships at UniSC, who brings extensive experience in strategic partnerships, investment attraction, industry engagement and research commercialisation to the discussion.
What to expect
- Mick's journey from academia to founder and CEO
- Lessons learned commercialising university research and intellectual property
- Building and scaling a globally recognised defence technology company
- The future of RAIDER Targetry and the opportunities ahead for Australia's innovation ecosystem
- 45-minute fireside chat,15-minute live audience Q&A, followed by networking and refreshments
Whether you're a researcher exploring commercialisation, a founder building your next venture, a student considering entrepreneurship, or simply curious about how great ideas become successful companies, we'd love to welcome you.