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Applications are now closed.
We are very thankful to everyone who submitted. All applications are presently being reviewed. The final 23 companies will be announced very soon, so please stay tuned.

If you are selected as a Tech23 company, please note we will be holding preparation briefings in Sydney on Tuesday 25 September 2012 and Tuesday 9 October 2012 from 9.00am. It would be great if you could please save these dates in your diary!

Tech23 companies

As one of the Tech23 companies you will:
» Present your company for five minutes to a room of potential investors, partners and customers
» Have the opportunity to win some of the great prizes that will be on offer
» Grow your network by meeting potential investors, customers and partners
» Gain publicity and recognition for your company in the lead-up, during and after Tech23 2012

How do you know if you are eligible for Tech23?
» Your company is owned by Australians
» Your company is less than seven years old
» You can explain why your company is unique
» Technology is at the heart of your innovative company
» You can provide evidence of the potential of your company's business model
» You can provide information about clients and partners and provide a reference to support your application.

InnovationIsland Companies

What is InnovationIsland?
If your company is young with lots of potential - you should be on InnovationIsland!

Share your innovation with the Tech23 2012 attendees by winning a space to exhibit in the foyer where Tech23 is held. This gives you exposure at morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - you never know who you might meet!

InnovationIsland companies will:
» Showcase your offering on InnovationIsland
» Grow your network by meeting potential investors, customers and partners
» Gain publicity and recognition in the lead-up, during and after Tech23 2012

How do you know if you are eligible to be on InnovationIsland?
» You are either an Australian start-up company, a student with a great idea or a publicly funded R&D organisation with some IP
» You may/may not have some customers
» You can explain why your idea is unique
» Technology is at the heart of your innovative solution
» You can explain why your idea has potential

Please note - information submitted as part of your application for Tech23 or InnovationIsland is not released publicly and is only viewed by judges.