Cicada x Tech23

Australia’s biggest deep tech event

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.

Australia’s best deep tech startups have stood on the Tech23 stage before going on to reshape industries. Companies like Morse Micro, Samsara Eco, Q-CTRL, and ULUU. These companies have gone on to secure funding, scale their technology, and make an impact on a global stage.

Are you ready to be part of the movement? Applications for Tech23 2025 are now open. Apply today to share your vision, unlock new opportunities, and shape the future of deep tech.

Global Innovations. Made In Australia

Everyone has a role to play at Cicada x Tech23. We bring together the deep tech village—investors, industry leaders, and policymakers—to connect with the founder solving the world’s biggest challenges. Great ideas don’t scale alone. Tech23 is where you meet the founders, forge partnerships, and shape the future of deep tech in Australia.

Deep tech isn’t just about invention—it’s about leaders.

It’s about bold thinkers and relentless problem-solvers tackling humanity’s greatest challenges. Tech23 is where Australia’s brightest deep tech leaders take the stage—not just to showcase breakthroughs, but to share their vision, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of entire industries.

For startups, Tech23 is more than visibility—it’s a launchpad. It’s where deep tech founders:

  • Gain national recognition as one of Australia’s most promising startups

  • Get in front of investors, industry leaders, and policymakers who can open doors

  • Build connections that lead to funding, partnerships, and commercial opportunities

  • Join an alumni network of 346 trailblazers who have gone on to advance their technologies and scale their businesses

If you’re building something extraordinary, this is your chance to step into the spotlight.

Tech23 On Tour

Bringing the Future to You

The future is being built today, and we’re taking Tech23 on the road to connect with deep tech communities across Australia. Join us at a Tech23 Roadshow event in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, where investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem champions will gather to celebrate and support the next wave of deep tech innovation. Whether you're a founder, researcher, or decision-maker, this is your chance to meet the people shaping the future and explore how you can be part of the movement.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future. Find a Tech23 Roadshow event near you.

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Microscopic and painless: how DermR Health transforming skin biopsies | DermR Health

Shifting the Mindset on Medicine
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Serial Founder Transforming The Future of Surgery with Robots | Convergence Medical

Shifting the Mindset on Medicine
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Tripledemic Threat, How Misti is Solving Respiratory Infections | Misti

Urban Ecosystems Reimagined
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The Future of Animal-Free Fats with Precision Fermentation | Nourish Ingredients

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Preserving Ancient Knowledge For Future Generations | Dilji Labs

Forging Industry Futures
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WTF: Watt the future holds for Ammonia Production Everywhere | PlasmaLeap

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A Waste Free World

Resilient Farm & Food Systems | Panel Discussion

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