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Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program

All Initial Proposals must satisfy certain criteria in order to be considered for funding under the CTD program. Proposals that meet all such criteria will then be comparatively evaluated in order to determine the final selection of proposals for inclusion in a particular round of the CTD program.

The five selection criteria, detailed below, have been revised to reflect recent policy changes governing the CTD Program.

Potential to contribute to Defence Capability Development. This criterion describes the proposed technology’s potential to provide a new or enhanced capability to Defence and/or inform the capability development process.

Potential to Transition into Service. This criterion describes the presence of an identified need, or pathway into service, for the proposed technology.

Technology and Innovation. This criterion describes the degree of technical innovation and its strategic importance to Defence.

Industry Capability Enhancement. This criterion describes the degree to which Australian industry will benefit from receiving Defence assistance in demonstrating the technology.

Project Management. This criterion describes the maturity of project management processes, with particular emphasis on risk management, described in the CTD proposal.