WHO: Who’s it for?

• Veterans and current-serving ADF members
• First responders and public safety professionals
• Engineers, developers, designers and those that enjoy coding/programming
• Defence SMEs, tech startups, and students*
• Anyone passionate about building better battlefield, emergency or public safety tools

*You must be 18+ years old to participate.

**You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to Participate (Email [email protected] if you are not and would like to participate - this will be handled on a case-by-case basis)

WHAT: What will happen over 3 days?

• Day 1: Team formation, challenge briefing, idea generation
• Day 2: Building prototypes, mentor check-ins, workshops
• Day 3: Final prep, pitch coaching, public demos, judging and networking

Participants will work in cross-functional teams to build plugins, apps, or data-driven solutions that enhance the way ATAK/CivTAK is used in defence and public safety environments.

HOW: How does it work?

• Real-world problem statements are provided, many inspired directly by veterans and operators.
• Participants are supported with mentoring, access to ATAK environments, and on-the-ground guidance from military, startup, and tech mentors.
• Final projects are pitched to a panel of industry and defence-aligned judges.
• Prizes, recognition, and potential commercial pathways await top teams.