AUKUS Forum

Name

AUKUS Forum

Legal name

AUKUS Forum Limited

Website

https://aukusforum.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Industry Networking and Collaboration

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), National Security (928110), Space Research and Technology (927110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Science, Technology & Space Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAK)

Keywords

• Defence industry networking
• Industry collaboration platform
• Advanced manufacturing services
• Defence supply chain access
• Technology commercialisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AUKUS Forum operates as a not-for-profit organization with membership-based revenue. Membership of AUKUS Connect is by invitation only, providing access to monthly Speakers Series, annual Innovation Showcase and Gala Dinner, site visits, newsletters, and member discounts for media campaigns.
2. Sponsorship and Advertising: The Forum generates revenue through event sponsorship and advertising partnerships. Sponsors gain access to a distinguished audience through sponsored AUKUS Forum Member Site Visits, roundtable events, webinars, and networking events.
3. Special Projects and Tailored Services: AUKUS Special Projects offers tailored services and comprehensive packages ranging from large-scale industry engagement initiatives across nations to localised regional workshops, including establishment of global supply chains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AUKUS Forum is a nonprofit collaborative platform that connects industry, academia, researchers, government, and defence stakeholders across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to support the AUKUS security pact. It delivers invitation-only membership programs (AUKUS Connect), technology accelerators (Pillar Two Labs), advanced manufacturing initiatives (National Security Manufacturing Hub), and tailored industry engagement projects to help companies diversify into defence supply chains and unlock AUKUS-related opportunities.

Product overview

AUKUS Forum operates as a nonprofit organization functioning as a collaborative platform that connects industry, academia, researchers, government, and defence across Australia, the UK, and the US to support the AUKUS security pact. The organization is structured around several core programs: AUKUS Connect serves as the primary membership program providing networking, site visits, and speaker events; Pillar Two Labs functions as the technology accelerator focused on advanced capabilities (AI, cyber, quantum, hypersonics, undersea robotics); the National Security Manufacturing Hub drives advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience; and AUKUS Guardians Space addresses space initiatives. The Forum also develops supplementary programs including AUKUS Passport (skills recognition framework) and AUKUS Visa (workforce mobility), alongside member benefits such as the Build Your Brand media campaign and Special Projects services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AUKUS Connect: A groundbreaking initiative to build bridges between key stakeholders in Australia and across AUKUS Member Nations, enabling organized site visits and providing access to defence industry opportunities.
• Pillar Two Labs
• National Security Manufacturing Hub
• AUKUS Guardians Space
• AUKUS Passport
• AUKUS Visa

Products and services

• AUKUS Connect Invitation-only membership program providing access to monthly Speaker Series, annual Innovation Showcase and Gala Dinner, organised site visits, member newsletters, defence networking, and member discounts for media campaigns. Targets industry, academia, government, and defence across the three AUKUS member nations.
• Pillar Two Labs A technology accelerator program that connects industry, academia, and defence to turn research into real-world capabilities across Pillar Two technology domains including AI, cyber, quantum, hypersonics, and undersea robotics through rapid prototyping, validation, and alliance-wide scaling.
• National Security Manufacturing Hub An industry-led initiative dedicated to advancing industrial capability, accelerating advanced manufacturing, and strengthening the resilience of critical supply chains that underpin national security. Connects manufacturers, technology companies, research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners for collaboration and capability development.
• AUKUS Guardians Space A taskforce focused on space-related initiatives within the AUKUS alliance, bringing together key taskforce members from the US, UK, and Australia to coordinate space industry engagement and capability development.
• AUKUS Passport An initiative integrating skills recognition and security clearance capabilities into a unified framework to enable professionals in defence, research, and advanced manufacturing to operate seamlessly across the AUKUS allied nations.
• AUKUS Visa A workforce mobility initiative connecting talent, technology, and opportunity across the AUKUS alliance, facilitating industry access and professional movement between Australia, the UK, and the US.
• AUKUS Special Projects Tailored services and comprehensive packages ranging from large-scale industry engagement initiatives across nations to localised regional workshops, including establishment of global supply chains and international collaboration facilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44,000+ members and 37,000+ LinkedIn connections across AUKUS nations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MissileCorpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2022Collaboration on Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise to empower Australia's defence landscape by pioneering a self-sustaining, innovative missile industry. Emphasises local manufacturing, connecting governments, academic institutions, SMEs, and domestic/international corporations.
• Banana Shire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark partnership signed marking the first-ever membership agreement between a Local Government body and AUKUS Forum. Collaboration set to spotlight Queensland's regional manufacturing and industrial capabilities on the global stage, reaching AUKUS partners across Australia, US, and UK to drive innovation, investment, and economic growth in the region.
• Vesi-WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA winning partnership through AUKUS Connect program supporting an innovative technology created in Tamworth, Australia that harvests fresh water from airborne humidity. Developed through collaboration with University of New South Wales, it has caught the attention of experts and connected with potential defence partners for defence applications.
• University of New South WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Vesi-Water on proprietary technology to harvest fresh water from airborne humidity. University partner in Pillar Two Labs initiative connecting academia with defence industry needs.
• TitomiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitomic's cold spray technology enables rapid and efficient production of high-performance metal parts without melting, eliminating distortion, minimizing waste, and cutting lead times. AUKUS Forum supports Titomic's launch to the United States and facilitates connections for sustainment and marine environment applications.
• MPS People Security Risk ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUKUS Forum co-organised National Press Club panel on insider threats, providing platform for launch of MPS's Insider Threat Practitioner's Course developed with Dr. Eric Shaw. Provided access to key defence stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.
• Birdon AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUKUS Forum highlights Birdon America's Project Maeve - a $275 million advanced shipbuilding and defense manufacturing campus at Port of Pensacola. Australian-founded group operating across multiple US yards, strengthening U.S. maritime industrial base.
• SloanebuiltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative manufacturer of quality heavy vehicle trailers diversifying into defence industry needs through AUKUS Connect. Recognized as 2023 Australian Owned Business of the Year, contributing to defence projects and upholding quality and innovation standards.
• Pillar Two Labs University PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPillar Two Labs connects innovators with world-leading research infrastructure including: University of New South Wales, University of Maryland, Imperial College London, University of Arkansas, Lancaster University, University of Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney, Oxford University, University of Newcastle, Deakin University, Western Sydney University.
• Industry and Research PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Maryland Technology Center, Space Florida, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, Lincoln Electric Training Center, Australian Steel Institute, Advanced Forming Research Centre - Scotland, Bell Flight Manufacturing Texas, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Defence & Security Circle London, Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): US non-profit professional association for the land forces community with strong industry engagement components. Comparable as a membership-driven defence industry networking organization with annual events and policy advocacy.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): US trade association for the defence industrial base with 1,800+ corporate members and 65,000+ individual members. Comparable as a defence industry membership association facilitating policy dialogue, networking, and supply chain engagement in a core AUKUS nation.
• TechUK: UK trade association for the technology sector with strong overlap into cyber, AI, quantum, and dual-use technologies. Comparable as a membership body bridging technology companies into defence and national security customers in one of the AUKUS nations.
• ADS Group: UK trade body for aerospace, defence, and security, representing ~1,100 member companies. Direct peer given the overlapping mandate of connecting defence industry stakeholders and providing B2B networking, policy advocacy, and supply chain access across one of the three AUKUS nations.
• Australian Industry Group (Ai Group): Australian peak industry association representing employers across multiple sectors including defence, manufacturing, and advanced industries. Comparable as a domestic industry association advocating for and servicing Australian manufacturers on policy and capability development.

Direct peers

• Australian British Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral trade-focused organization facilitating UK-Australia business links with events, delegations, and policy programs. Comparable as a cross-AUKUS-nation networking platform with sponsorship and membership revenue model.
• Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC): Australian Government-funded Industry Growth Centre where Michael Sharpe previously served as National Director for Industry. Comparable as a federally-aligned advanced manufacturing catalyst connecting industry, researchers, and government.
• HunterNet Co-operative: Newcastle-based industry cluster co-operative of manufacturers and suppliers, previously chaired by Michael Sharpe. Comparable as a regional manufacturing industry network facilitating collaboration, supply chain access, and government engagement.

Regional players

• United States Studies Centre (USSC): University of Sydney-based research and policy institute focused on US-Australia relations, including AUKUS policy. Comparable as a non-profit applying thought leadership and convening power to the AUKUS policy agenda.
• Defence SA: South Australian government agency driving defence industry development, particularly around the Osborne Naval Shipyard submarine program. Comparable as a regional defence industry cluster facilitator in the same AUKUS supply chain focus as AUKUS Forum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aukus-forum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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