NSW-India Exchange Program 2019 has wrapped up. Find out all about the program.

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It’s a wrap!

Last night we held the event to celebrate the success of the #NSWINDIACyberSecurityExchange program for 2019.

Thank you to the keynote speakers, Manish Gupta, Consul General https://lnkd.in/gypejJG Karla Lampe, Director, International Engagement at NSW Government. Also to NSW Government, Matthew Jessop and Ashka Navalawala, the start ups: Dekko Secure, ditno., Headway, MySecurity Media, Secure Code Warrior, UCOT Australia Pty Ltd and Vertex Security, the mentors, Philomena Leung, Christophe Doche, Doron Goldbarsht, Matthew Connolly, Stuart Mort, The Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub #OMQCSH and everyone involved to make this happen. An outstanding achievement!

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How the program started

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In collaboration with the NSW Department of Industry, the Optus Macquarie Cyber Security Hub is launching the NSW-India Cyber Security exchange, taking a number of cyber security start-ups from New South Wales to key destinations across India in September 2019.

Yesterday, we saw an impressive group of start ups presenting for their chance to be part of the NSW-India Cyber Security Exchange. Well done and thank you to all who participated.

  • Dekko Secure
  • Ditno
  • FitGenius
  • Hatch Health
  • Headway
  • Heli Labs
  • Global Ledgers
  • Maple Cloud
  • MySecurity Media
  • UCOT Australia
  • RiskLogic
  • Vertex Security

About the program

The program is specially designed for start-ups to share ideas and promote collaboration across borders. Participants will gain valuable experience and immersion into the Indian innovation market, equipping founders with the knowledge and tools to launch their product in one of the world's most fertile economies.

See https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/media/releases/2018/india-opportunity-for-cyber-security-startups

Why India?

Across its commercial hubs, India is home to a vibrant start-up community-the second largest in the world-and a widely entrepreneurial culture. India's flourishing start-up ecosystem is supported by a range of generous national and state sponsorship initiatives including Startup India; the government's flagship startup initiative. Technology startups comprise a large portion of the pool, with almost 5,000 registered in 2016. India is also home to a rapidly expanding consumer class, with an economy based on consumption and experiencing rapid and continued growth.