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 incubator.

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.

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

Cicada HealthTech Hub : Annual Showcase 2024

November 21st, 2024
17:0020:00

Join us for Cicada HealthTech Hub’s annual celebration, where we’ll showcase the groundbreaking innovations developed by our resident startups. This milestone event will highlight the impactful work shaping the future of health innovation, offering an exclusive look into the cutting-edge biotech solutions transforming the industry.

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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

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.
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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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InBIA Best Incubator in the World 

(2018, 2019)

$2bn

raised by
400+ residents

Thousands of jobs created

in Australia

For every $1 generated by a deep tech company, more than $3 of value is created for other startups, businesses and the general public. We believe deep tech has the potential to transform the Australian economy.

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