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- 3 Innovation Road
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- E: labs@mq.edu.au
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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.
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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.
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.
