Partners

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science research agency. CSIRO solves the greatest challenges using innovative science and technology.

The Victorian Cleantech Cluster is a newly established, industry-led cluster supporting Victoria to become a major hub for innovation, uptake and commercialisation of clean technology.

The VCC provides a platform for its members to come together, share expertise and receive advice to drive the uptake of clean technology and economic growth to transition to a more sustainable and circular economy.

WiT is the peak industry body for women in technology and life sciences within Queensland. WiT's vision is to advance, connect and empower women in technology and life sciences.​

They are committed to:
 

• Developing a strong and sustainable network for members and supporters with industry

• Building mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with government, academia and industry

• Advocating for our members on relevant issues to advance the presence and status of women in technology and life sciences

• Providing development opportunities and adding value to our members.

Heads Over Heels supports female entrepreneurs by connecting selected, growth-ready female founded and co-founded companies with senior business and community leaders. With the goal of increasing the representation of women leading high growth companies, we take practical steps to expedite business growth through our structured events.

At these, our selected Portfolio Company CEOs present their companies and 'Asks' to invited 'Connectors' and seek those all important game-changing connections to potential clients, investors and expertise. 

In 2020, Heads Over Heels is celebrating 10 Years of successful connections.

The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is the peak national body that represents the interests of manufacturing technology suppliers and users within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sector.

One Roof is a community-driven all-in-one platform supporting women to start and grow businesses successfully. What began as the leading co-working operator in Australia for women-led businesses has since pivoted, due to covid, and has transformed into a leading online learning platform for women in business. One Roof offers everything from masterclasses to meetups. Their mission is to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and increase the number and success of women entrepreneurs.

Hatch Quarter is a technology startup incubator built on harnessing the value of inclusivity. The diverse capabilities and skillsets of our team, our community and our collaborative ecosystem of service providers and specialists support our projects with their area of expertise, enabling us to cover every aspect of the startup journey.

Tech Central is Australia’s innovation heart and global innovation gateway. It is the top-ranked startup ecosystem in the Southern Hemisphere and has a clear vision to become the most inclusive, welcoming, creative and sustainable innovation district in the world.

Just minutes from the Opera House and Bondi Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Harbour City, Tech Central is home to national technology institutions Data61, CSIRO, AustCyber and the Australian Space Industry.

Tech Central has the highest concentration of unicorns nationally and is Australia’s only district with three world-leading universities. UTS, USYD and UNSW provide Tech Central with advanced knowledge research facilities, IP development and globally recognised expertise in advanced technologies such as quantum computing, test beds for technology innovations, and bio-innovation.

EnergyLab is Australia’s largest clean energy and climate tech startup support organisation dedicated to reaching net zero emissions. EnergyLab has been supporting founders to launch and scale startups since 2017.

LaunchVic is Victoria’s startup agency. We invest in organisations and projects that empower entrepreneurs to scale innovative companies and deliver new industry benefits to the Victorian economy.

At LaunchVic, we’re fuelling the startup ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurs and investors to sustainably grow and deliver economic and cultural benefits for Victoria.

The Medical Technology Association of Australia is the national association representing companies in the medical technology industry. MTAA’s objective is to ensure the benefits

of modern, innovative and reliable medical technology are delivered effectively to provide better health outcomes to the Australian community.

MTAA represents 74 manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of disease and disability.

Inspiring Rare Birds is a profit-for-purpose organisation that is advancing economic equality through mentoring, education and a connected, supportive community.

Since 2012, SBE Australia has been providing women with access to tools, networks and knowledge. SBE help women build and scale global, sustainable businesses.

Female founders face a unique set of challenges. SBE understand these challenges, in addition to those commonly faced by entrepreneurs. Their programs are designed to help female founders sharpen their plans, hone their skills and build a network for long term success.

Australian Ocean Energy Group (AOEG) is a not-for-profit industry-led cluster, established in 2018 to catalyse formation of an ocean energy industry in Australia. AOEG seeks to address the issues of decarbonisation, electrification, reliability, safety and predictability of energy supply through adoption of ocean energy. AOEG brings together industry, government and academia to provide an effective means to innovate ocean energy solutions, strengthen partnerships, engage stakeholders and align with the industry’s focus on growth and investment for wave and tidal energy development. 

The National Cleantech Conference & Exhibition (NCTCE) is Australia’s ONLY multi-sector Cleantech event.  It provides a national platform for collaboration, learning, networking and doing business between innovators, investors, producers and commercial end-users of clean technology.  The program covers all sectors including water, energy, waste, transport, agriculture, manufacturing and the built environment.

Tank Stream Labs is the go-to coworking community and service provider for tech-focused businesses. We enable businesses to grow, evolve and succeed together and provide like-minded entrepreneurs with a curated tech-agnostic community. With us, businesses gain access to all of the services needed to make their business thrive.

From business operations to networking and collaboration opportunities that will help their business on its growth journey. If you're looking for a new home in Sydney, Tank Stream Labs offers three coworking spaces that foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration across Sydney CBD.

For more information on Tank Stream Labs head to our website or contact us at: hello@tankstreamlabs.com

Tech Ready Women (TRW) are committed to their mission to ‘empower women through the provision of industry-leading technology, leadership and business education, giving them the tools and support networks to build businesses of the future.’ In 2017, Tech Ready Women was voted ‘Accelerator of the Year’ at Startcon and nominated ‘Best Educator for Startups’ 2019.

Tech Ready Women is fast becoming a nationally recognised brand as the place for a woman to go if she is building a tech startup. The program has achieved a high referral rate of participants and mentors, and is a trusted education provider for women in tech and business. Over the past six years, TRW has had a total of 2000+ women attending their events and workshops and most recently, 150 women completing the 8-week Female Founder Startup Program, powered by the NSW Government.