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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Training & Workshops
Deep Tech Elevate
Defence Elevate
How To Fund Your MedTech: Non-Dilutive Funding Options. A HealthTech Hub Masterclass.
NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Info Sessions
Health Tech Hub Fast Start
Space Fast Start
Software as a Medical Device Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)
This course is delivered in partnership with ANDHealth, Australia's National Digital Health Initiative.
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: 1st-3rd April 2025
Applications close: 14th March 2025
Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)
This course is delivered in partnership with the Sydney Pharmacy School, one of the leading centres for pharmacy education in Australia, with an international reputation for research and innovation.
This 3 day course will dig deep into therapeutics and pharmaceuticals, covering distinct challenges and opportunities in this specialisation and ensure that you are aware of the important nuances.
Dates: 29th April - 1st May 2025
Applications close: 11th April 2025
Medical Devices Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)
This course is delivered in partnership with Mark Flynn (Global Edge Medtech Consulting) who holds 14 patent families, has commercialised 30+ medical devices and raised $50M+ in grant funding.
Participants will walk away with crucial knowledge of their sector, connections to industry experts, and gain feedback from mentors on their product and business.
Course Dates: 11th-13th March 2025
Applications close: 21st Feb 2025
Diagnostics Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)
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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