SydWest Global Connections Accelerator

Startup SydWest is a 6-month duration accelerator program supporting advanced technology start-ups working in high-growth industry sectors or using technologies where there is potential to drive international market opportunities, particularly within the US and Asia Pacific region. 

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SydWest Global Connections Accelerator

For Startups with Global Potential
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Innovation Districts Challenges

For COVID-19 research solutions
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Innovating Through Adversity

For COVID-19 impacted small businesses looking to adapt and thrive
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THE LANDCOM “URBAN FUTURES” PROPERTY INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR

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"The program exceeded our expectations and our business had gone from strength to strength as a result of our exposure to the mentoring and coaching."
Matthew Waugh
Cofounder of Conexie
"The program was great in providing mentoring sessions, helping the start-ups to get a clear understanding of what needs to be done in order for the business to be successful."
Olga Voronia
Cofounder of ArtOn Lab
"The program provided great access to experienced entrepreneurs and resources, as well as industry. The program was well conceived and provided great business insight in regard to prospecting and scaling."
High Fisher
Business Development, Aquacell
"The program is the benchmark of how entrepreneur programs should be run. Expert mentorship, coupled with WSU Launch Pad's business network, has proven to be a powerful combination to help support growing businesses and innovation."
Kirk Duncan
Founder of The Mobile Apps Man

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We provide mentorship, advice, a testing ground for products, access to University’ facilities and a platform that helps startups reach their audience. Launch Pad works with business to assess their needs and connect them to the best source of assistance. Whether it is working with our team, with a government program, referring business to a specialist partner, or a mix of all of these options, support is tailored to meet individual needs.

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Case Study Funding Startups October 23, 2020

Tiliter team has closed their $7.5m Series A

Congratulations to the Tiliter team for closing their $7.5m Series A round of funding led by Investec Emerging Companies. Tiliter is an Australian …

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Precinct Property & Construction Western Sydney University October 13, 2020

First sods turned on vertical campus in the Bankstown CBD

The first sods have been turned on Western Sydney University’s newest vertical city campus in the Bankstown CBD, triggering the creation of hundreds …

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Advanced Manufacturing COVID-19 Launch Pad Media October 13, 2020

Business innovation challenge sparks new collaboration

CSIRO, Western Sydney University and Macquarie University are uniting to deliver the Innovation Districts C19 R&D Challenges (IDC), designed to accelerate businesses working …

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