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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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Deep Tech Elevate

March 18th, 2025
Over an intensive two days, Deep Tech Elevate will see you dive into the world of entrepreneurship and commercialisation, including workshops, founder stories, and panel discussions.
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Defence Elevate

April 8th, 2025
09:0016:00
An intensive two-day workshop designed to help founders validate their markets, refine their value proposition, and align their innovations with the defence sector needs. Defence Elevate is designed for Australian deep tech innovators who have a dual use non lethal technology, an idea, have identified a problem, or see an opportunity for commercial and defence markets.
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How To Fund Your MedTech: Non-Dilutive Funding Options. A HealthTech Hub Masterclass.

February 18th, 2025
12:0014:00
We've assembled a stellar lineup of experts to discuss the funding landscape in Healthtech & Medical Devices. Learn how how to fund your medtech with non-dilutive options, and join us for lunch and networking afterwards. This event is free but spaces are limited.
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NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Info Sessions

February 3rd, 2025
12:0012:30
The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program, run by Cicada Innovations, has been designed by industry experts to help you maximise the impact of your health innovation and successfully commercialise your technology. ​ This online info session will focus on: The different programs on offer, Who the workshops are for & prerequisites, How to apply, and an overview of the content that you will learn. Alex Vellere, Program Manager - Health, will be open to answer all your burning possible questions.
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Health Tech Hub Fast Start

Fast Start is a 6-month bespoke commercialisation coaching program for high potential heath tech teams and startups. With the help of a dedicated expert and supported by industry mentors, you refine your strategy, set goals and we help you to get there faster.
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Space Fast Start

Fast Start is a 6-month intensive program tailored for ambitious space ventures so they can supercharge their commercialisation journey.
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Software as a Medical Device Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)

April 1st, 2025

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

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Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)

April 29th, 2025

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

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Medical Devices Specialisation Course (NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program)

March 11th, 2025

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

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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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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. 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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