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As a truly national forum spanning 11 years, Tech23 brings together the Australian innovation ecosystem to celebrate young companies creating great things with deep tech.

Each year Tech23 selects a cohort of 23 young Australian high-growth companies and introduces them to experienced entrepreneurs, founders, investors and potential customers who are interested in their vertical or technology. 

Brimming with the goodwill of an incredible community, Tech23 helps Australian innovators spark the connections and collaborations that get them to the next level! 

Tech23 is about the people you meet - young companies in need of guidance, growth and opportunity are warmly welcomed to apply!

Key Dates 2019

3 June 2019: Registrations open.

15 July 2019: Applications open for companies to present at Tech23 2019!

23 August 2019: Applications close.

Mid-September 2019: The 23 companies will be announced!

23 October 2019: Tech23 2019

Applications are open to be one of the Tech23 in 2019!

As a truly national forum spanning 11 years of memories and highlights, Tech23 brings together a magic mix of investors, entrepreneurs and innovators with the shared goal of providing much-needed support to the young Aussie companies creating solutions with deep tech.

Brimming with the goodwill of an incredible community, Tech23 helps Australian innovators spark the connections and collaborations that get them to the next level!

Each year Tech23 selects a cohort of 23 young Australian high-growth companies and introduces them to experienced entrepreneurs, founders, customers and investors who are interested in their vertical or technology.

Pass it on to the young companies in your midst looking for guidance, growth and opportunity: You never know who you might meet at Tech23!

Key Dates 2019

3 June 2019: Registrations open.

15 July 2019: Applications open for companies to present at Tech23 2019!

16 August 2019: Applications close.

Mid-September 2019: The 23 companies will be announced!

23 October 2019: Tech23 2019

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It’s free to apply!

As a Tech23 company, you'll get the opportunity to…

  • Share your ideas with a welcoming panel of esteemed Industry Leaders and other key players in the ecosystem
  • Expand your business network and meet your next partner, investor, advisor, or customer
  • Gain publicity and recognition before, during and after the event
  • Win some of the many great prizes on offer, including cash, mentorship and more
  • Join an impressive Tech23 alumni that includes star companies Airwallex, BuildingIQ, Culture Amp, iCetana, FluroSat and Microba
  • Be part of something bigger — helping us show the world Australia’s unique ingenuity and potential

You should apply to Tech23 if…

  • You can explain why your company is unique
  • Technology is at the heart of your company
  • You can provide evidence of the potential of your company’s business model
  • You can provide information about current clients and partners
  • You can provide a reference to support your application
  • Your CEO/Founder can represent your company at Tech23 2019

Here’s what some alumni had to say about Tech23

“Thank you again for everything in 2016 – Tech23 was so amazing for our business – I’ve literally not stopped since!”

Renece Brewster

CEO, Data Creative
(2016 Alumnus)

“Thanks for the support and organisation effort. A group looking at us for investment was there and they liked the pitch I gave and moved us to a faster investment path…”

David Keightley

CEO, Ecospectral
(2017 Alumnus)

“It was amazing, and I felt privileged to speak alongside such high calibre speakers, and in front of such a highly accomplished panel.”

Jessica Christiansen Franks

Co-founder & CEO, Neighbourlytics (2018 Alumnus)

You should apply to Tech23 if…

  • You can explain why your company is unique
  • Technology is at the heart of your company
  • You can provide evidence of the potential of your company’s business model
  • You can provide information about clients and partners
  • You can provide a reference to support your application
  • Your CEO/Founder can represent your company at Tech23 2019!
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