Australia's Deep Tech Strength

Australia's startup incubator CEO claims the nation has deep-tech innovation 'in spades' for sovereign capabilities.

Oct 20, 2026

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Australia's Deep Tech Strength

Australia's startup incubator CEO claims the nation has deep-tech innovation 'in spades' for sovereign capabilities.

In brief

Australia's startup incubator CEO claims the nation has deep-tech innovation 'in spades' for sovereign capabilities. Australia's startup incubator CEO says the country has deep-tech innovation capacity to boost its own sovereign capabilities. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.

Cicada CEO

Cicada CEO

Liza Noonan, chief executive of Sydney-based Cicada Innovations, says Australia's natural resources, vast landscape, proximity to Asia and sophisticated clinical trial environment make it an attractive proposition for deep tech.

“Australia has deep-tech innovation 'in spades,' says startup incubator CEO”

Sovereign Capabilities

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Australia has the capacity to develop world-leading deep-tech innovations that can bolster its sovereign capabilities across industries.

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The bottom line

Australia's startup incubator CEO says the country has deep-tech innovation capacity to boost its own sovereign capabilities.

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