Cicada Innovations is a Sydney-based incubator with a twenty year track record
of developing deep tech ventures tackling some of the world’s most pressing
problems.
Working at the forefront of innovation, our ventures seek to create life-changing
technology – applying cutting-edge science such as advanced materials,
synthetic biology and AI to challenges like the future of human health, food
security and the climate crisis.
Once a historic site from the last industrial revolution, our space is now dedicated
to developing revolutionary science and technology that will change our world. Our resident companies and their teams have access to specialised labs, a community of mentors and experts, and a cohort of ambitious peers. As they scale, our team provides longterm business and commercialisation support across the full venture lifecycle.
Our growing community is for those who want to support and unlock the potential of deep tech. By connecting entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers, our mission is to make Australia a leader in innovation, while developing the advanced science that will create a more sustainable and prosperous future.
of developing deep tech ventures tackling some of the world’s most pressing
problems.
Working at the forefront of innovation, our ventures seek to create life-changing
technology – applying cutting-edge science such as advanced materials,
synthetic biology and AI to challenges like the future of human health, food
security and the climate crisis.
Once a historic site from the last industrial revolution, our space is now dedicated
to developing revolutionary science and technology that will change our world. Our resident companies and their teams have access to specialised labs, a community of mentors and experts, and a cohort of ambitious peers. As they scale, our team provides longterm business and commercialisation support across the full venture lifecycle.
Our growing community is for those who want to support and unlock the potential of deep tech. By connecting entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers, our mission is to make Australia a leader in innovation, while developing the advanced science that will create a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Location: Australia, New South Wales, Council of the City of Sydney
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2000
Investment Type: Accelerator
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 02.07.2024 | Cicada Innovations calls for systems approach to 'turbocharge' Future Made in Australia act, announces Tech23 cohort | SYDNEY, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is urging the tech ecosystem to lead in turbocharging the Future Made in Australia act by shifting from a "silos" to a "systems&... |
| 18.04.2024 | Mini brains and lab-on-a-chip wearables: Jumar Bioincubator officially begins its mission to build "Australia's next CSL" | MELBOURNE, Australia, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's newest biotech incubator Jumar Bioincubator has officially opened its doors and revealed the first 16 innovative early-stage ventures to take up residency in its much-awaited ... |
| 15.04.2024 | GRDC & Cicada Innovations in National Call for Deep Tech Innovators: Apply Your Solutions to Transform the Grains Industry | SYDNEY, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), in collaboration with Cicada Innovations, proudly launches the Grains Challenge. This pivotal national initiative seeks to mobilise the vast pote... |
| 02.04.2024 | Cicada HealthTech Hub launches in Western Sydney to grow “future skills pipeline” | Source: Women's Agenda. article-article-body Australia’s flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has launched a HealthTech Hub in Western Sydney’s “hidden innovation ecosystem”, the Westmead Health and Innovation District. Launched ... |
| 26.03.2024 | Cicada Innovations launches HealthTech Hub in Western Sydney's "hidden innovation ecosystem" | SYDNEY, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is officially opening the doors to the "Cicada HealthTech Hub" on 25 March 2024, officiated by the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, Minis... |
| 21.03.2024 | Cicada x Tech23 applications open, as Cicada urges all founders to consider: "am I deep tech?" | SYDNEY, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is on the hunt for the nation's 23 most promising deep tech ventures, to showcase their world-changing innovations at the country's largest d... |
| 14.12.2023 | Cicada x Tech23 launches research revealing proven solutions to Australia's "deep tech scaleup problem" | Systems approach key to "Australia's deep tech scaleup problem" Partnerships (62 percent) almost equal to funding (67 percent) as a deep tech growth tool Universities & research institutions most helpful for partnerships and I... |
| 28.09.2023 | Cicada Innovations appoints Dr Katherine Woodthorpe as Chair, progressing diversity in STEM and deep tech | SYDNEY, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has appointed Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO FTSE FAICD as its new Chair, resulting in one of Australia's flagship and longest-standing deep tech... |
| 03.08.2023 | Cicada Innovations to launch new incubator at Westmead Health & Innovation District, backed by Investment NSW | SYDNEY, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is expanding with the opening of a health-focused incubator at one of Australia's largest health and biomedical research precincts, the Westmea... |
| 03.08.2023 | Cicada Innovations to launch new health-focused hub in Westmead Health Precinct alongside Brandon BioCatalyst | Australia’s flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is expanding with the opening of a health-focused incubator at one of Australia’s largest health and biomedical research precincts, the Westmead Health and Innovation District, and... |
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