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Join us for an exclusive evening focused on the future of AI in healthcare, where we’ll explore how AI is reshaping the industry and uncover the opportunities it presents for health tech startups. 

In partnership with Microsoft, we’ll dive into how startups can leverage AI and strategic partnerships to scale and drive innovation in the health sector.

In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re bringing together deep tech innovators, industry trailblazers, and emerging leaders across Australia—to celebrate the people shaping the future.

Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams, this event will feature candid conversations with exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of building deep tech ventures—sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to drive real impact.

Meet The Panel

Ruby Jones, Chief Operating Officer at Aquila

Tim Vale, Co-founder and CEO at Telemattica

ShanShan Wang, CEO and founder at Roam Technologies

Join us for an insightful masterclass lead by Colin Denver, former CEO of SpeeDx, and a stellar panel of leading experts as they break down key concepts and provide practical strategies to help you integrate health economics into your business model.

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.

In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re bringing together deep tech innovators, industry trailblazers, and emerging leaders across Australia—to celebrate the people shaping the future.

Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams, this event will feature candid conversations with exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of building deep tech ventures—sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to drive real impact.

Meet the Panel

Anushi Rajapaksa, Founder and CEO of Misti, who is developing a first-in-class advanced medication delivery platform to end respiratory discomfort.

Tina Funder, Founder of Alt. Leather, who is is creating a 100% biobased leather alternative using plant-based biopolymers.

Tom Hussey, CEO of Xefco, is on a mission to reduce textile emissions and create a greener supply chain for the fashion industry.

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

In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re bringing together deep tech innovators, industry trailblazers, and emerging leaders across Australia—to celebrate the people shaping the future.

Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams, this event will feature candid conversations with exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of building deep tech ventures—sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to drive real impact.

Meet The Panel

Bob Criner, Co-Founder & CEO at Stralis Aircraft

Chris Jeffery, CEO at Convergence Medical

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.

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.

In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re bringing together deep tech innovators, industry trailblazers, and emerging leaders across Australia—to celebrate the people shaping the future.

Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams, this event will feature candid conversations with exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of building deep tech ventures—sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to drive real impact.

Meet The Panel

Lucie Semenec, CEO at Newera.bio

Nathalie Gouailhardou, Co-Founder at Neurode

Stefan Mazy, CEO and Founder at dermR Health

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

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 

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.

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.

Fast Start is a 6-month intensive program tailored for ambitious space ventures so they can supercharge their commercialisation journey.

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.