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Ask an Expert - 1:1 Mentor Sessions

An exciting opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and health tech founders to gain invaluable insights and personalised advice from a distinguished panel of Mentors, Investors, and Funders.
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Customer Discovery In Defence

November 14th, 2024
Unlock Defence Market Opportunities with Cicada Innovations Customer Discovery Course. A four-week interactive program to help deep tech innovators understand and validate defence market needs, and position your technology for dual-use applications. Applications close October 25th.
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GRDC Elevate

November 12th, 2024
Grains Elevate is an immersive in person 2-day workshop with a supporting e-learning course designed to empower deep tech startups to explore their potential for commercialisation in the Grains industry. This opportunity is fully funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
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HealthTech Hub Masterclass: How to turn complex ideas into compelling story to attract funding?

October 16th, 2024
09:3012:00
"Catching the Big Fish: Why Scientific and Business Clarity is Essential in Your Early Start-up Success" Join us for an insightful masterclass on how to transform complex scientific ideas and innovations into captivating narratives that attract funding. This event is perfect for researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs in the health and medical fields looking to enhance their communication skills and boost their chances of securing financial support.
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NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Info Sessions

November 11th, 2024
12:0012:30
The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program, run by Cicada Innovations, has been designed by industry experts to help you maximise the impact of your health innovation and successfully commercialise your technology. ​ This online info session will focus on: The different programs on offer, Who the workshops are for & prerequisites, How to apply, and an overview of the content that you will learn. Alex Vellere, Program Manager - Health, will be open to answer all your burning possible questions.
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Cicada HealthTech Hub Elevate

October 28th, 2024
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the commercialisation process step-by-step so you walk away with a clear commercial strategy. Applications close 30th Sept.
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Health Tech Hub Fast Start

Fast Start is a 6-month bespoke commercialisation coaching program for high potential heath tech teams and startups. With the help of a dedicated expert and supported by industry mentors, you refine your strategy, set goals and we help you to get there faster.
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HealthTech Hub Masterclass: Navigating Health Tech Funding

December 4th, 2024
12:0002:00
Join us for the last Masterclass of 2024! We've assembled a stellar lineup of experts to discuss the funding landscape in Healthtech & Medical Devices. Learn how your value proposition determines the optimal timing and strategies for maximising your chances of success. Hear from our panel experts: Mark Flynn, Founder / Principal, Global Edge Medtech Consulting Kea Dent, Managing Director, KD&A Consulting Maryam Parviz, CEO and Co-Founder, SDIP Innovations Anne O'Neil, Director for Enterprise, International Partnerships and Clinical Trials at the Office for Health and Medical Research
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Cicada x Tech23

Showcasing 23 of Australia’s most promising early-stage ventures, Cicada x Tech23 is an annual festival celebrating radical innovation and brave ideas from the world of deep tech. The event connects founders with an audience of problem solvers, investors and big thinkers – inviting the ecosystem to support game-changing people and ideas that can revolutionise our world.

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