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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.

We’re searching the nation for 23 of the most promising emerging deep tech ventures – giving them a national platform to share their vision with a handpicked audience of industry leaders, investors, inventors and researchers who can support them at a crucial stage in their journey.

Programs & Workshops

Space Foundations

Space Foundations is a free online course for anyone wanting to build their knowledge and capabilities of space commercialisation.
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Medtech Foundations

This online learning course takes you through the building blocks of establishing a successful medtech or biotech business in NSW. Each lesson is taught by an industry leader and features case studies, useful resources, and activities to apply your learning.
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NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program Info Session

June 5th, 2023
12:0012:30

Join us for our online info session and learn more about the NSW Health Commercialisation Training program that will help you boost your health tech idea into a sustainable business. The session will focus on the program and its different stages, who the courses are for & prerequisites, how to apply and an overview of the content that you will learn.


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Space Elevate

June 7th, 2023
Space Elevate is a course a fast-paced, hands-on workshop for Australian researchers, engineers, and early stage entrepreneurs with revolutionary space tech idea looking for personalised advice and feedback to help you grow faster. Applications are open for Space Elevate in Sydney.
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Space Fast Start

May 26th, 2022
A 6-month intensive program tailored for ambitious space ventures so they can supercharge their commercialisation journey. Designed to address the pressing needs of your team, Space Fast Start pairs you with industry mentors, technical experts, and investors who will provide you with trusted guidance and strategic advice to grow faster.
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Events & Recordings

NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program Info Session

June 5th, 2023
12:0012:30

Join us for our online info session and learn more about the NSW Health Commercialisation Training program that will help you boost your health tech idea into a sustainable business. The session will focus on the program and its different stages, who the courses are for & prerequisites, how to apply and an overview of the content that you will learn.


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Space x Health Connect

June 7th, 2023
17:3019:30

​Join us for an evening with the Australian space and health tech communities - to explore how both sides can learn from each other, explore common use cases and opportunities for entrepreneurs. We are bringing together founders, experts and key stakeholders across the space, defence and health sectors to collaborate, connect, and share knowledge and opportunities.

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WATCH: Tech23 National Online Event: Dr Anastasia Volkova, Regrow

April 13th, 2023
12:0012:45

As part of Cicada x Tech23, we hosted a national online event to celebrate the achievements of Tech23 alumni and the opportunity for Australia's deep tech ecosystem. Regrow is an alumni of both Cicada and Tech23 (2017). Its founder and CEO, Anastasia Volkova, joined us on a special conversation with our CEO, Sally-Ann Williams. Watch the full event as they reflected on her deep tech journey building a global deep tech company that is enabling regenerative agricultural practices across the globe.

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WATCH: Pathways to Science Entrepreneurship

​As part of the Australian National Science Week 2022, we hosted a webinar and explored three unique pathways into science entrepreneurship from: a researcher who founded a business, a corporate leader who became a founder, and a serial entrepreneur.
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WATCH: The Art of Science Communication When Building a Business

Can you communicate the story of your deep tech startup in a clear, engaging and accurate way? Hear insights, tips, and practical advice from two exceptional STEM communicators, Phil Morle (Partner, Main Sequence Ventures) and Kylie Ahern (CEO & Founder, STEM Matters) at this Cicada Buzz.

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