Innovation Collaborators

Cicada Innovations is Australia’s leading deep tech incubator. With a twenty-year track record of developing ventures focused on the world’s most pressing problems and promising opportunities. 
Our incubators, training, and community is designed to meet the unique needs of deep tech startups. From cutting-edge labs and flexible space to mentors and a network of ambitious peers. Our mission is to help startups grow and make Australia a leader in deep tech innovation. 

For every public dollar invested to establish Cicada, more than $400 in economic activity has been generated, proof of the power of long-term investment in deep tech.  

Main Sequence backs deep tech companies tackling the world’s biggest challenges, from decarbonisation and food security to healthcare, national resilience, and space. 

We manage $1B AUM and have backed 70+ breakthrough companies across 3 funds since our inception in 2017. 

We combine capital with tailored support to turn scientific discovery into commercial success – creating enduring companies that transform industries, economies, and lives. 

Carta is the agentic ERP for private capital, connecting the entire ecosystem—from GPs and LPs to CEOs, CFOs, employees, and advisors. Trusted by 50,000 companies in 160+ countries, our platform streamlines every ownership workflow, making it easier to understand, manage, and grow equity. With software and services built to scale, Carta empowers you to build, invest, and grow with confidence.

Breakthrough Victoria invests across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate technology commercialisation, catalyse private investment and support the growth of industries that will shape Victoria’s future. More than a traditional venture capital investor, we take a long-term approach to building economic capability, creating jobs and generating lasting impact for Victoria. Through our investments, we deliver financial returns while helping drive economic growth, strengthen sovereign capability and support the development of globally competitive Victorian companies.

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Delivered by CSIRO, in partnership with Thailand’s Food Innopolis and Research University Network, the Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and SMEs with research, industry and market opportunities across both countries. 

Over 12 weeks, participants unlock opportunities to collaborate on research, attend premium events, build ventures, accelerate business growth, share local market insights, and access coaching and mentoring. Round 1 focuses on Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development.   

The Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program is sponsored by the Australian Government ‘s Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program, and managed by CSIRO, Australia‘s national science agency, in partnership with the Government of Thailand through the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Research University Network (RUN) Thailand.  

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