Our incubators, training, and community is designed to meet the unique needs of deep tech startups. From cutting-edge labs and flexible space, to mentors and a network of ambitious peers. Our mission is to help startups grow and make Australia a leader in deep tech innovation.
10th September 2025, Sydney
As the biggest deep tech event in the country, Cicada x Tech23 is more than just a showcase—it’s a movement. A movement to champion 23 visionary founders, connect them with the right people, and accelerate their journey from lab to market, from startup to scale.
The 2025 Tech23 cohort is tackling challenges from across cancer diagnostics, emission-free aviation, carbon-negative building materials, quantum sensing, and wearable medtech. These ventures represent the best of Australian deep tech: bold ideas backed by world-class science, and a mission to build a more sustainable, secure, and sovereign future.
Our incubator residents have access to custom labs and offices, specialist equipment, training and a thriving community.
If you are a deep tech startup looking for a unique home to grow your business, find out more about our incubators.
From benchtop to IPO, we support entrepreneurs throughout the startup lifecycle, helping them to grow their commercialisation skills and scale their ideas into deep tech ventures.
Our community is for those who believe in the potential of deep tech. We connect and engage entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and policymakers in meaningful conversations, and inspire action to develop more R&D driven businesses to create a more sustainable and prosperous future.
A legacy built on bold ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and the founders who dared to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
From artificial kidneys to GPS-free navigation; introducing the 23 ventures taking the stage at Cicada x Tech23 2025 this September.
Since launching in 2021, the National Space Industry Hub has supported over 30 ventures, accelerated commercial readiness, and played a key role in building Australia’s sovereign space capability.
Cicada Innovations, Australia’s home of deep tech, has announced that CEO Sally-Ann Williams will step down following six years of transformative leadership.
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Celebrating 25 years of Cicada Innovations, read about our journey and the future of deep tech in Australia
Join us to celebrate “Cicada Through the Years” a panel of deep tech trailblazers who’ve built companies that have reshaped industries, from biotech and medtech to advanced manufacturing and space.
As part of our Deep Tech Icons series, this event puts the spotlight on founders and innovators who began their journey at Cicada Innovations and went on to build globally impactful ventures.
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