This event is proudly brought to you by Investment NSW and Western Sydney University Launch Pad, supported by stakeholders across the precinct:  Cicada Innovations, City of Parramatta Council, Cumberland City Council, CMRI, CSIRO, Fairfield City Council, Hardman Communications, Spacecubed, University of New England, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Research Hub, Western Sydney Local Health District and Western Sydney Startup Hub.

Investment NSW is the NSW Government’s economic development and attraction agency, with a mandate to reinforce NSW as the most desirable place in the world to visit, study, invest and do business. The agency is helping to make NSW a prosperous, inclusive and thriving global hub for business, innovation, talent, visitors and residents by showcasing NSW business, events, tourism and international study for new markets and investors in Australia and around the world.

Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad (Launch Pad) is a dynamic technology business incubator designed to accelerate the growth of startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tech and innovation sectors. It provides entrepreneurs and businesses with critical industry innovation support – including access to expert mentorship, targeted training programmes, funding opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, immersive technology demonstrations and networking within an active physical and virtual ecosystem. Launch Pad fosters collaboration by connecting businesses with industry leaders, research institutions, and government bodies, helping turn innovative ideas into commercially viable products or services. Through tailored workshops, resources, and a collaborative environment, Launch Pad empowers businesses of all sizes to overcome challenges, scale their operations, and drive industry transformation.