Cicada X Tech23: Everything You Need To Know

Australia’s premier deep tech celebration, Cicada x Tech23, is back and will be held in Sydney on August 7.

The event will feature 23 of the best Australian deep tech ventures, selected from over 143 applications, emphasizing diversity in innovation and perspectives. This is not a traditional startup pitch fest; instead, it focuses on themed streams or “systems” that explore future opportunities and challenges.

Meet 23 deep tech ventures taking to the stage at Cicada x Tech23

Built Environment Reimagined:

Aquila: Infrared long-distance charging network.
Eco Shield Systems: Green ecosystems for urban buildings.
Misti: Advanced lung delivery platform for vaccines and therapies.
Telemattica: Automated railway track inspections.

Shifting the Mindset in Medicine:

Convergence Medical: Robotic arthroscopy equipment.
dermR Health: Microneedle device for skin cancer diagnostics.
OminiWell: In vitro cell culture for precise cancer treatments.
Roam Technologies: Intelligent portable oxygen concentrator.
Tetratherix: Smart Biostealth polymer for mRNA delivery.

Fortifying Industrial Futures:

Crest Robotics: Smart robotic tools for workplace safety.
Deneb Space: Advanced satellite agility systems.
Dilji Corporation: Biochar from waste for mining and support for First Nations.
Ocius Technologies: Unmanned surface vehicle for ocean monitoring.
Stralis Aircraft: Hydrogen-fueled aircraft emitting only water.

Resilient Farming & Food Systems:

Agscent: Livestock diagnostic testing using NASA technology.
Nourish Ingredients: Animal-free fats for food production.
VetChip: Implantable chip for real-time animal health monitoring.
Zondii: Machine learning device for real-time wool micron identification.

A Waste-Free World:

Adept Aqua: Renewable energy-powered oxygenation for waterways.
Alt Leather: 100% biobased leather alternative.
EM Energy: Hydrogen extraction from agricultural waste.
Newera Bio: Sustainable dye synthesis inspired by nature.
PlasmaLeap Technologies: Zero-emission reactors for green chemical production.

Meet the Innovators at Cicada x Tech23

Cicada x Tech23, Australia’s largest deep tech festival, celebrates radical innovation and bold ideas. This event is a central meeting point for the deep tech ecosystem, fostering connections and sparking meaningful conversations about technologies and innovators that can propel humanity into a better future.

What to Expect

Whether you’re a founder, investor, business leader, policymaker, or ecosystem builder, Cicada x Tech23 invites you to envision your role in fostering a brighter future. This is not a traditional startup pitchfest. Instead, the event emphasizes in-depth discussions around 23 startups, organized into themed streams that explore future opportunities and challenges for Australia and the world.

Engage with 23 leading deep tech thinkers and innovators.
Discover new and unexpected voices from various industries, united in their drive to forge a new future.
Connect with over 400 leaders from business, investment, and government, each committed to nurturing a thriving deep tech community.

Event Themes

Highlighting 23 technical solutions is not enough. Cicada x Tech23 recognizes the need for significant system shifts to enable these solutions to fulfill their promise. The event is organized into five systems, each stream providing dialogue about the future for audience engagement.

Join the village at Cicada x Tech23 and play a pivotal role in pioneering change and innovation in Australia’s deep tech landscape.