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ON Translate 2026: Innovation in Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At ON Translate this year, we are excited to open the Collaboration Hub<\/strong> at Zinc. This dedicated space brings guests and ON community together to connect, network, and learn more about our collaborators helping to drive innovation across the ON Innovation Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your registration and welcome point are at Zinc at Fed Square<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet our innovation collaborators this year: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cicada Innovations is Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cicada Innovations is Australia\u2019s leading deep tech incubator. With a\u00a0twenty-year\u00a0track record of developing ventures focused on the world\u2019s most pressing problems and promising opportunities.\u00a0
Our incubators, training, and community is designed to meet the unique needs of deep tech startups.\u00a0From cutting-edge labs and flexible space\u00a0to mentors and a network of ambitious peers. Our mission is to help startups grow and make Australia a leader in deep tech innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About Cicada Innovations<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Main Sequence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Main Sequence backs deep tech companies tackling the world\u2019s biggest challenges, from decarbonisation and food security to healthcare, national resilience, and space.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We manage $1B AUM and have backed 70+ breakthrough companies across 3 funds since our\u00a0inception\u00a0in 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We combine capital with tailored support to turn scientific discovery into commercial success \u2013 creating enduring companies that transform industries, economies, and lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About Main Sequence<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Carta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Carta is the agentic ERP for private capital, connecting the entire ecosystem\u2014from 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About Carta<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Breakthrough Victoria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Breakthrough Victoria invests across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate technology commercialisation, catalyse private investment and support the growth of industries that will shape Victoria\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About Breakthrough Victoria<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Delivered by CSIRO, in partnership with Thailand\u2019s Food\u00a0Innopolis\u00a0and 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program is sponsored by the Australian Government \u2018s Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program, and managed by CSIRO,\u00a0Australia\u2018s 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.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore how VEP can fast-track your global expansion\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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CSIRO\u2019s Industry-Research Collaboration Programs <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CSIRO\u2019s Industry-Research Collaboration programs connect businesses,\u00a0researchers\u00a0and students to accelerate innovation and deliver impact. Through a suite of initiatives including CSIRO Kick-Start, Innovate to Grow, Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC), Generation STEM Links, WA Food Industry Education Collaboration and the Industry PhD (iPhD) Program, we help businesses access research expertise, funding opportunities, student talent and collaborative networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether supporting early-stage innovation, building research partnerships or developing future talent, these programs reduce barriers to collaboration and enable industry and research organisations to solve challenges, create\u00a0opportunities\u00a0and strengthen Australia\u2019s innovation ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About CSIRO\u2019s Programs for SME<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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The Industry PhD Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Industry PhD Program<\/a>\u202fsupports\u00a0a three-way partnership aiming to train the next generation of researchers to build our workforce in critical areas and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0long-term mutually beneficial interaction between industry and research organisations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Program provides students with the opportunity to undertake a 4-year PhD research project\u00a0identified\u00a0jointly by an industry partner, a university and CSIRO. As well as completing their project, the student undertakes a 6-month internship with the industry partner and receives\u00a0additional\u00a0training to help them develop their applied research career.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/use><\/svg><\/span>About CSIRO Industry PhD scholarship program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Event Timeline for Collaboration Hub <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 8:30am \u2013 9:30am <\/strong>Registration & Coffee\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10:45am \u2013 11:20am <\/strong>Morning Tea\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 12:20pm \u2013 1:30pm <\/strong>Lunch\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2:30pm \u2013 3:15pm <\/strong>Afternoon Tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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