DeepTech Incubator

Grow and commercialise your ideas

The Macquarie University DeepTech Incubator is a cutting-edge space comprised of laboratories, equipment, secure offices and co-working areas.

Our aim is to support DeepTech innovators in BioTech through the 'valley of death', with access certified PC2 laboratory space and relevant equipment.

We also support security-first companies requiring secure workspaces, such as those working with the Department of Defence and/or looking to protect their developing IP.

The DeepTech Incubator provides:

Community

network of like-minded founders and innovators
knowledge exchange and networking opportunities
professional development for researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and investors
introductions to researchers and University departments
opportunity to engage with our 40,000 strong student population – including PHD candidates.

Education

join the six-month bi-annual education program delivered by industry experts, mentor and advisor networks twice a year
access an intranet library of education and training resources.

A researcher working in a laboratory

Spaces and infrastructure

affordable co-share laboratory space ranging from an individual bench space to multiple benches
individual secure offices, co-working spaces, boardroom, meeting rooms
IT infrastructure
Macquarie University laboratory assets and equipment in synthetic biology and medicine
secure parking is also available.

Support

expertise of a laboratory operations lead to supply lab inductions, technical training, daily operational assistance, inhouse testing and tagging of electrical equipment
triaging into Macquarie University research expertise at the Australian Genome Foundry, ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, Macquarie University Hospital, and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
access to additional University infrastructure such as library resources, purchasing infrastructure and WHS support.

The DeepTech Incubator was just what my idea needed to prove itself. There is nothing else like this – it’s accessible to anyone with a good idea and delightfully quick and easy to commence. The team is amazingly competent and supportive. It's fantastic what they are providing Sydney entrepreneurs and the model for how incubators should be done.

The support that we receive from the Incubator goes beyond the critical lab access our business needs. We have a business mentor, and regular entrepreneurship training opportunities. We practice pitching to real audiences, build networks, and engage with students, academics, and other founders/startups who contribute to our development.