Welcome to Australia’s home for deep tech

Cicada Innovations is Australia's leading deep tech incubator. With a twenty year track record of developing ventures focused on the world’s most pressing problems and promising opportunities.

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.

Purpose built for deep tech

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.

Full-lifecycle support

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.

25 Years as the home of deep tech in Australia

A legacy built on bold ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and the founders who dared to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

A Legacy of Innovation
Born from a vision to transform industrial heritage into a launchpad for science-led ventures, we’ve spent 25 years proving deep tech can thrive here.

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Deep Tech Through the Decades
From fibre optics to quantum, biotech to space, each era has brought new breakthroughs. We’ve backed pioneers tackling the toughest global challenges.

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Scaling to Impact
500+ startups incubated, $6.1B raised, thousands of jobs created, global markets reached, We’ve built the infrastructure, expertise, and networks to turn R&D into commercial success.

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Building Australia’s Deep Tech Economy
Deep tech is more than startups—it’s industries, jobs, and sovereign capability. Our ventures are pioneering solutions in medtech, energy, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing.

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The Next 25 Years
Deep tech never stands still, and neither do we. As new industries emerge and challenges evolve, we will continue to back Australia’s boldest innovators—expanding our reach, strengthening sovereign capability, and shaping the next era of deep tech breakthroughs.

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Building community

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.


Cicada x Tech23

Australia's biggest deep tech celebration, showcasing 23 of nation's most promising ventures. This event connects visionary founders to a network of investors, leaders and big thinkers – inviting the ecosystem to support game-changing people and businesses that can revolutionise our world.

Whether you're in the lab turning research into reality, laying the foundation of your startup, or scaling up to meet growing demand, Cicada x Tech23 is your launchpad.

Upcoming programs and events

Space Hub Connect: A Conversation with LeoLabs' Co-Founder Dan Ceperley

May 1st, 2025
12:0013:00

Scaling Innovation in Space: How LeoLabs is Shaping the Future of Space Safety

The space industry is evolving rapidly, presenting both challenges and exciting new opportunities for startups. Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Dan Ceperley, Co-Founder and COO of LeoLabs, as we explore how LeoLabs has continued to scale, innovate, and lead in space traffic safety, space situational awareness (SSA), and the preservation of the space environment.

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Diagnostics Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)

May 20th, 2025

This course is delivered in partnership with Australia's peak industry body representing manufacturers and importers of diagnostics, Pathology Technology Australia.
Participants will walk away with crucial knowledge of their sector, connections to industry experts, and gain feedback from mentors on their product and business.

Dates: 20th-22nd May 2025
Applications Close: 2nd May 2025 

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Aerospace Elevate

May 6th, 2025

Get ready to launch your venture 

Over an intensive hands-on 2-day workshop, our mentors and experts will provide personalised advice and feedback to help you gain deeper insights, validate your market and customers and refine your value proposition. 

Aerospace Elevate is a fast-paced, hands-on workshop for you to work on your space tech idea with personalised advice and feedback to help you go faster.

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Elevate - Supported by the GRDC

June 3rd, 2025
What if your idea could shape the future of food, farming, or the planet? We’re looking for researchers, innovators, and early-stage founders in NSW who are working on cutting-edge solutions - from seed treatments and soil health to sensing tech and supply chain tools. This agtech focused Elevate is a hands-on, expert-led program that will give you the commercial tools, industry insights, and connections you need to turn your idea into a real business opportunity.
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