Help your defence business strengthen its competitiveness and improve its chances of securing Commonwealth funding through the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program.

This interactive, practical workshop is designed for Queensland defence SMEs and supply-chain businesses seeking to develop strong, compliant and compelling DIDG grant applications. Led by experienced defence and grants practitioners from Buzzworks, the session demystifies the DIDG process and provides participants with tools, templates and insights to lift application quality and success rates.

The workshop will cover:

  • an overview of the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program and its 4 funding streams (Sovereign Industrial Priorities, Skilling, Exports and Security)
  • understanding eligibility criteria and how applications are assessed
  • how to align your project with Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and DIDG objectives
  • practical guidance on drafting clear, persuasive project narratives and outcomes
  • best-practice approaches to grant writing versus sales and capability pitching
  • budgeting, milestones, attachments and common compliance pitfalls to avoid
  • insights into Queensland’s DIDG performance and what successful applications do differently
  • access to sample application templates, project budget tools and assessment checklists.
  • Type of event: Workshop
  • Who it is for: QLD businesses
  • Event organiser: QLD - Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning
  • Cost: $50.00
  • Date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
  • Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm AEST
  • Address: 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside, QLD, 4032

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