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SydWest Global Connections

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Startup SydWest Global Connections 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.

Delivered through Western Sydney University’s highly successful Launch Pad Technology Business Incubator, the accelerator provides a range of support activities designed to help start-ups establish quickly, hone the value proposition, rapidly develop technology, access markets and scale effectively.

Startups are immersed in an expansive innovation network providing easy connections to mentors, potential customers and co-founders, investors, industry experts and collaborators for research and development.

The extended period of 6 months for the accelerator program, as compared to normal 12 weeks programs, provides a much deeper experience, allowing adequate time for technical development and international market connectivity.

The proposed Global Connections accelerator will have a multi-cultural focus to support founders from diverse backgrounds to access localised support that does not currently exist in any significant form across the region. In particular, the program will seek to support founders and teams that have strong qualifications and experience from their home countries but may struggle to gain recognition of their qualifications and expertise in Australia.

Key Program Dates

 

Dec 2020 – Applications Open

26 Jan 2021 – Applications Closed

27 – 29 Jan 2021 – Interviews

Mid Feb 2021 – Offers Made

Late Feb 2021 – Program Kick Off

August 2021 – Demo Day

 

Application Process


Step 1. Submit your expression of interest and confirm your eligibility

Step 2. Eligible candidates will be invited to submit a full application

Step 3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview with our judging panel

Step 4. Selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the program

 

 

Fill out your application (30-45mins)
Deadline 26 January 2021

If you have any questions in relation to the SydWest Global Connections Accelerator, please contact Rebecca Pham, Program Manager at Launch Pad Western Sydney University at r.pham@westernsydney.edu.au