Fast Start

1:1 coaching for high potential health tech teams & startups

What is Fast Start?

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

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What is the Fast Start experience like?

Fast Start is specifically designed to address the needs of each team. It can be in-person or virtual, but either way we will push you, we will hold you accountable, we will be give you honest feedback when you need it - but we'll also be your biggest champions.

You will be matched with mentors based on the needs and goals you are aiming to achieve.

Monthly 1-on-1 sessions with your coach
Get connected with a network of mentors spanning industry, investment, startups, government and beyond
A dedicated workspace for 6 months at the Cicada HealthTech Hub
Be part of Cicada’s HealthTech Hub community
Introductions to Cicada’s network
Access to curated events, resources
Be part of the Fast Start Graduation Showcase

Fast Start helps teams to

Every team's pathway is different, so what your team gets out of Fast Start will depend on what you are seeking to achieve.

Outcomes from previous Fast Start participants have included:

Establishing new partnerships
Increasing industry engagement
Getting investment ready

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Who are we looking for?

Research teams to established startups

From academic teams to entrepreneurs, we’re looking for teams in the pursuit of real-world impact and commercial outcomes.

Preclinical to early traction

From pre-clinical project to growing early business, our support is tailored to provide the right guidance, resources, and expertise for you.

Pressing health problems and new innovations

We want to support team who are researching new medical treatments, or developing therapies or technologies to improve patient care, or working to address public health concerns.

Open-minded and ready to learn

You are actively seeking out opportunities to acquire new skills, knowledge, and understanding. You are curious and ask questions, you are driving your team or startup forward.

Applications are open now for our next intake.
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Cicada Health Tech Hub

Located inside Westmead Health and Innovation District, The Cicada HealthTech Hub will be a home to early stage health companies, a space for collaboration and commercialisation activation, and a landing pad for industry seeking solutions to their research and business challenges. Helping to contribute to the vision of making Westmead a world-class innovation district in health and education. The Cicada HealthTech Hub is proudly supported by NSW Government.

Residency at our healthtech incubator

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