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[From Our Partners](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/knowledge/cicada-x-tech23-portal?hsLang=en#from-our-partners) September 8, 2026 # Ecosystem Sponsor Benefits ### **Addisons** **![9-Jun-10-2026-12-07-04-2868-AM](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9-Jun-10-2026-12-07-04-2868-AM.png?width=168&height=61&name=9-Jun-10-2026-12-07-04-2868-AM.png)** Addisons is a law firm whose startup/venture deals team advises Tech23 Founders and other early-stage tech companies as they grow into successful businesses. We do the groundwork to gain an understanding of your startup and its legal needs, and then provide legal assistance in plain language. Addisons is a proud sponsor of Cicada X Tech23, and has supported Tech23 Founders for more than a decade. 🌟 **High-Value Offers** - Addisons Legal Helpdesk: As a Tech23 Finalist you can contact Kieren Parker or Rebecca Dooley for general legal questions or a second opinion as often as you need throughout 2026. - Addisons ESOP Tool: We would also like to offer half-price access ($1,500 +GST) to Addisons’ online startup ESOP document builder. ✉️ **Contact** Kieren Parker: kieren.parker@addisons.com Rebecca Dooley: rebecca.dooley@addisons.com Connect with Addisons on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/addisons/?viewAsMember=true)   ### **FPA Patent Attorneys** **![5-Jun-10-2026-12-05-52-2642-AM](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-Jun-10-2026-12-05-52-2642-AM.png?width=168&height=61&name=5-Jun-10-2026-12-05-52-2642-AM.png)** FPA Patent Attorneys is a specialist intellectual property firm focused exclusively on patents and designs, helping innovative companies protect and commercialise their technology across Australia and globally. Our team of highly qualified patent attorneys combines deep technical expertise with commercially focused advice, delivering clear strategies across patent drafting, patent filing, patent prosecution, oppositions, and registered designs. Working with clients from start-ups to global organisations, we ensure your IP is both protected and positioned to drive real long-term commercial advantage.   🌟 **High-Value Offers** - We offer an initial online session dedicated to understanding each company, exploring their commercial needs and assessing where FPA Patent Attorneys can help. 30 minutes (no charge). ✉️ **Contact** Faye Oxley | Head of Business Development and Marketing - faye.oxley@fpapatents.com Emma van Embden | Associate Principal - Emma.vanEmbden@fpapatents.com  Connect with FPA Patent Attorneys on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fpa-patent-attorneys/)   ### **InvestHK Sydney Office** **![11-2](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/11-2.png?width=174&height=63&name=11-2.png)** InvestHK is Hong Kong Government’s dedicated investment promotion agency, providing free, confidential and customised support for companies to establish and expand in Hong Kong and to use the city as a platform for outbound investment. It delivers sector-specific advice, coordinates with relevant government bodies and professional service providers, and offers ongoing aftercare to foster sustained inward and outward business growth. InvestHK also works closely with other government departments to reflect investor feedback in policy design, strengthen the overall business environment and enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international investment hub. 🌟 **High-Value Offers** - Free and confidential consultation on market landscape and government resources available in Hong Kong; - Connection with Hong Kong ecosystem through events and direct introductions. ✉️ **Contact** Max LAU | max\_lau@hketosydney.gov.hk Website: [https://www.investhk.gov.hk/](https://www.investhk.gov.hk/) Connect with InvestHK Sydney Office on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-hong-kong/)   ### **Radium Capital** **![7-Jun-10-2026-12-06-31-4715-AM](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7-Jun-10-2026-12-06-31-4715-AM.png?width=174&height=63&name=7-Jun-10-2026-12-06-31-4715-AM.png)** At Radium Capital, we believe deep tech deserves deep support — and smart funding is where that begins. Since 2017, we’ve advanced more than $1.1 billion in non-dilutive capital to over 1,000 Australian companies. Through Radium Advances, businesses can unlock their R&D Tax Incentive refund early to accelerate progress, smooth cash flow and attract other funding sources, all while preserving equity.  Through our deep relationships across the ecosystem, including our partnership with Cicada Innovations, we help innovators access the right funding, resources, and connections.  🌟 **High-Value Offers** - Radium Capital is offering virtual office hours where you can pick their brains about all things R&D financing. Topics could include; how to access your R&DTI refund early, how to accelerate commercialisation, reduce capital outlay or attract other funding sources, how to build a diverse capital stack, market insights and case studies, introductions to our partner network + more.  Learn about how much money you could be accessing and book in for a virtual session here: https://calendly.com/d/cyvx-sj5-zx4 ✉️ **Contact** [To access the Offer](https://calendly.com/d/cyvx-sj5-zx4): [https://calendly.com/d/cyvx-sj5-zx4](https://calendly.com/d/cyvx-sj5-zx4) Tim Hynes | tim.hynes@radiumcapital.com.au Connect with Radium Capital on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/radium-capital/)   ### **CFO Plus Pty Ltd** **![3-Jun-10-2026-12-01-13-8901-AM](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Jun-10-2026-12-01-13-8901-AM.png?width=232&height=84&name=3-Jun-10-2026-12-01-13-8901-AM.png)** CFO Plus is your outsourced finance department — built for founders and designed for scale. We deliver clear financial visibility, accurate reporting, forecasting and scenario modelling, R&D Tax Incentive and ESIC support, capital-raising readiness and governance. Hands-on support from bookkeeping to CFO, without increasing headcount.  🌟 **High-Value Offers** - CFO Plus is offering founders a complimentary 2-hour Investor-Ready Reporting Workshop — a practical, educational session that walks you through exactly what investors expect to see in your financials, and how to build it. - Every attendee receives the CFO Plus Investor Reporting Template — a fully built Excel workbook covering all of the above — to take away and use immediately. - Register: https://forms.office.com/r/iqCVz761pa ✉️ **Contact** [To access the Offer](https://forms.office.com/r/iqCVz761pa): [https://forms.office.com/r/iqCVz761pa](https://forms.office.com/r/iqCVz761pa) [Register for CFO Plus workshop](https://tinyurl.com/CFOPlusTech23Workshop): [https://tinyurl.com/CFOPlusTech23Workshop](https://tinyurl.com/CFOPlusTech23Workshop) Stefani Sinanto | stefani@cfoplus.com.au Connect with CFO Plus on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfo-plus/)   ### **Techvisa** **![Ecosystem Sponros-1](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ecosystem%20Sponros-1.png?width=232&height=85&name=Ecosystem%20Sponros-1.png)** Techvisa are the go-to experts in immigration solutions tailored specifically for the tech industry, offering unparalleled insights and support. Techvisa have worked with Australia’s leading Deep Tech companies, helping navigate the complexities of visa sponsorship. Their track record of success make them the top choice for companies looking to scale their teams by accessing global talent. Whether you're a startup or an established tech giant, Techvisa is your trusted partner for all your immigration needs. 🌟 **High-Value Offers** - Free Immigration Consultation & Visa Eligibility Assessment ✉️ **Contact** To access the Offer: [https://calendly.com/zach-zocher/client-consultation?](https://calendly.com/zach-zocher/client-consultation?) Sam Bricknell | sam@techvisa.com.au Connect with Techvisa on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/techvisa/)   ### **CSIRO** **![CSIRO\_Solid\_RGB](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSIRO_Solid_RGB.png?width=120&height=120&name=CSIRO_Solid_RGB.png)** From research translation to early-stage innovation, CSIRO supports the journey from idea to impact. The ON Innovation Program equips researchers with the skills, networks and mentorship needed to turn breakthrough research into ventures, while CSIRO Kick-Start helps startups and SMEs access expert research capability and matched funding to solve technical challenges and accelerate commercialisation. 🌟 **High-Value Offers** - CSIRO supports deep tech founders through two innovation programs. ON Innovation provides venture-building training, mentoring and connections to help translate research into impact. CSIRO Kick-Start offers matched funding of up to $50,000 and access to CSIRO expertise, facilities and research capability to help startups and SMEs solve technical challenges and accelerate R&D. ✉️ **Contact** CSIRO ON Program: on@csiro.au | CSIRO Kick-Start: KickStart@csiro.au [To access the Offer](https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs): [https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs](https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs) Connect with CSIRO on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/csiro/)   ### UNSW Founders ![](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FOUNDERS_Logo-Lockup_Pos-png.png?width=409&height=93&name=FOUNDERS_Logo-Lockup_Pos-png.png) UNSW Founders is Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurship program, supporting more than 200 startups every year across the journey from early-stage commercialisation and acceleration through to investment and global scale-up. With a strong focus on deep tech, UNSW Founders connects ambitious founders and researchers with the expertise, infrastructure, capital and networks needed to turn Australian innovation into globally scalable companies. Since 2017, UNSW has delivered 10x Accelerator for all industries, as well as Health 10x, Australia’s longest-running national health tech accelerator, in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health. [Learn more about UNSW Founders](https://unswfounders.com/)   ### High value offers **![](https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f30e/32.png) Go global with UNSW Global Landing Pads** Ready to test or expand into an international market? UNSW Global Landing Pads supports Australian startups to build global pathways through introductions to potential investors, partners and key stakeholders in target markets, with funding of up to $5,000 available to support eligible international expansion activities. The program is part of the UNSW Global Innovation Foundry, an initiative designed to help Australian startups navigate international expansion, access funding opportunities and enter new markets. Opportunities are available for UNSW-affiliated startups, with expressions of interest also open to select non-UNSW startups. [Explore Global Landing Pads](https://unswfounders.com/gif) [Express your interest](https://airtable.com/appaeydtdiGbXNul9/pagtjCPJrIEGlXGsp/form)   **![](https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1fa7a/32.png) Health 10x Accelerator** Building in health or medtech? Health 10x is UNSW Founders’ national health tech accelerator, delivered in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health. It supports founders to validate, commercialise and scale health innovations through specialist mentoring, investment, industry and investor connections, and global pathways. [Explore Health 10x](https://unswfounders.com/health10x-accelerator)   ### Get in touch **UNSW Founders** [founders@unsw.edu.au](mailto:founders@unsw.edu.au) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/unsw-founders/) [Subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter](https://airtable.com/appaeydtdiGbXNul9/pagTM58vPJcnb9TE1/form)   ### **Onset** ![Untitled design (8)-1](https://resident-portal.cicadainnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8)-1.png?width=213&height=120&name=Untitled%20design%20(8)-1.png)   **Changing the world is hard. Hiring shouldn’t be.** Onset partners with Australia’s deep-tech founders and leaders to build the teams that turn complex ideas into scalable companies. From specialist engineering and technical talent to the commercial and operational leaders who take innovation to market, we bring deep sector knowledge, honest advice and more than a decade of experience solving difficult hiring challenges. ✉️ **Contact** Building what’s next? 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