Cicada Innovations celebrates a quarter of a century as Australia’s home of deep tech, and we’re marking the milestone with a world-fair style expo and celebration at our HQ

A once-in-a-generation showcase where our community; past and present - joins with the broader ecosystem to celebrate Australian deep tech.

Not just a party, but a living exhibition of the people and technologies shaping the next 25 years.

What to Expect:

✨ Deep Tech Demo Zone
A full-building showcase of breakthrough technologies from Cicada’s resident companies, alumni, Jumar Bioincubator, and the HealthTech Hub at Westmead.

🔥 Founder Forums
30-minute fireside conversations with Cicada founders and leaders, diving into the real stories of building deep tech in Australia.

💼 Careers Fair
Students and early-career talent can connect directly with founders and teams about opportunities in deep tech.

🎤 Investor Connections
Startups take the stage to present their breakthroughs to investors and capital partners spotlighting the next generation of deep tech ventures.

🚀 Tech Tours
Behind-the-scenes access to Cicada HQ’s labs, prototyping spaces, and community hubs.

🤝 Networking & Celebration
Join residents, alumni, investors, mentors, government, industry, and the broader ecosystem to celebrate 25 years of impact and the next 25 to come.

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday 11 November 2025
📍 Cicada Innovations, Sydney
⏰ 1:00pm – 4:30pm | Cicada Open House (demos, tours, panels, Careers Fair)

Tickets:
🎟 Free – Registration required (capacity limited)

25 Years of Cicada Innovations

Cicada Innovations is celebrating 25 years of fostering Australia’s deep tech ecosystem. This series of events throughout 2025 aims to celebrate its vibrant community, showcase its impact, and look ahead to the future of deep tech innovation. The Cicada Deep Tech Icons Series features influential alumni and community leaders, highlighting Cicada's history and future.

25 Years of Cicada | Deep Tech Expo & Celebration

Choose your tickets

Cicada 25 Expo Pass (1:00-4:30pm) - For Startups/Founders ticket

Cicada 25 Public Expo Pass (1:00-4:30pm) - For Students ticket

Cicada 25 Public Expo Pass (1:00-4:30pm) - For Ecosystem ticket