Prizes

Winner: QuestaGame

Winner: All Tech23 companies


The winner will receive $2k cash prize with complimentary co-working space in the Cicada Innovations Accelerator Hub for two months;
2 mentoring sessions with Petra Andren, CEO, Cicada Innovations; and access to the Cicada Innovations executive team.
Awarded to an impactful deep technology that has the potential to address global issues that face our world today.
Winner: Inventia Life Science


Winner: loop+

Winner: Slyp

Fuel your fire with a roar-worthy surprise thanks to Cyan Ta'eed's ethical chocolate company.
Winner: QuestaGame

Innovation Bay runs regular founder dinners where a group of 5 startups come to pitch to 50 investors in an intimate dinner. Over $30m has been raised from these dinners in the last few years.



A one on one meeting with Co-founder of Square Peg Cap Capital in Melbourne for the company showing the most promise.

The winner will receive complimentary full day space hire of 'The Vault', at Stone & Chalk's York St digs in Sydney.
For up to 65 seated, or 80 standing, the space hire Includes a registration desk, wifi access, a dedicated event manager, set up & pack down, projector and microphone, and access to a breakout area for networking, drinks, and food! (valued at $2K +GST)


Free crowdfund raise campaign on the VentureCrowd Platform, reduced commission by 50% + 4hrs consultation in partnership with Prime Financial.


Awarded to the Tech23 company who demonstrates that their team thrives on the power of collaboration.
The winner will receive a case of wine from Terindah Estate, Dark Horse Winery of the Year, 2015.



The winner will receive $1000 credit to access Zambesi programs, to be used by the end of 2018.

The company that displays the most impactful application of deep tech will receive a two-day experience in seaside Melbourne with executive leaders to discuss growth and strategy with international speakers Dave Snowden and Simon Wardley (valued at over $2k).

