ACCELERATE YOUR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY STARTUP IN WESTERN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST GROWING REGION
A good place
to build your startup.
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.
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.
6 Month Program
Get the support you need for longer than most other programs
Advisors and mentors
Guided by world-class startup advisors and mentors
Master Classes
Exclusive learning events led by some of Australia’s most influential speakers
Program Benefits
Building capability & providing support to maximise your start-up success
Modern Workspace
Modern & vibrant co-working facilities 2 x locations; Parramatta and Penrith. Access to meeting rooms, casual areas, virtual collaboration technology & maker space
International Focus
International market access support Connections to potential customers, collaborators and investors
Technology Devlopment Support
Streamlined access to University R&D collaboration Technical development mentoring. Access to university technology & range of equipment
Seed Funding
Potential for up to $50k seed funding through program investment partners Investor pitch & pitch training sessions included in program
Mentoring & Training
In-house business mentoring Structured training workshops Specialist industry insights training through corporate & other industry partner
Applications open – July 2020
All applications will be judged by our mentor panel of experienced business leaders and entrepreneurs.
LEARN AND GROW
Technology Focus Areas
Building capability & providing support to maximise your startup success
Areas include:
- Virtual Reality
- Data Science & Analytics
- Data Visualisation
- Collaborative Robotics
- AI & Machine Learning
- Additive Manufacturing
Anyone who's got an idea, but isn't quite running yet, should be doing the SydWest program! You can’t buy the experience that SydWest provides.
Glenn Hodson
Founder of Tangible
SydWest is a community where everyone is welcome. It’s where ideas happen. It’s where businesses take-off!
John Smith
Founder of Newcomer
Our Corporate Partners
Provide mentoring, market understanding, key connections within
local & international markets & access to discounted professional services.
Our Startup Partners
Get access to up to $300k of exclusive startup resource and tools discounts offered through our program by our startup partners.
