Request for Expressions of Interest - Advanced Capabilities Investment (ACI) Fund

### 🛡️ Tender Overview The Department of Defence - ISG is seeking Expressions of Interest (REOI) from the private capital market to establish and manage an **Advanced Capabilities Investment (ACI) Fund**. The Australian Government is considering a co-investment of up to **$500 million** to finance Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on developing kinetic and kinetic-enhancing advanced defence and dual-use technologies. ### 🎯 Scope and Objectives The primary goal is to partner with private capital to scale Australian businesses, fostering innovation in defence capabilities and enhancing potential export opportunities. The selected Private Capital Partner(s) will be responsible for the management of the fund(s) in alignment with government parameters. ### 📋 Key Requirements - **Target Sector:** Defence and dual-use advanced capabilities. - **Investment Focus:** Scaling Australian SMEs. - **Submission:** Interested parties must review the full REOI documentation, including the Conditions of REOI, ACI Parameters, and the Respondent Submission Form. - **Industry Briefing:** An optional online briefing is scheduled for 12 March 2026, 15:30–16:30 ACT. Registration is required via the provided portal. ### 🔍 Search Keywords #DefenceInvestment #PrivateCapital #DualUseTechnology #AdvancedCapabilities #ACIFund #GovernmentCoInvestment #DefenceProcurement #AustralianSME #InnovationFunding