Expressions of interest now open for the Global Growth Accelerator Program: WA Critical Tech to the US

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The 3-month hybrid program is designed to fast-track WA startups, scaleups and companies seeking to enter the US market
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Expressions of interest are now open for the Global Growth Accelerator Program: WA Critical Tech to the US.

Hosted by Invest and Trade Western Australia, this an exciting 3-month hybrid program open to Western Australian tech and innovation startups, scaleups and companies looking to break into the US market.

Companies driving innovation in critical technologies, mining and resources, energy, defence and space with interest in pursuing dual-use applications are invited to apply now to this bespoke accelerator program designed to fast-track entry into the US market.

The program includes:

  • An introduction and in-person session kicking off at West Tech Fest, Australia’s longest running tech and innovation festival
  • Online workshops led by US defence and technology leaders, tailored to accelerate entry into the US market
  • 1 x virtual individual mentorship session with an industry expert; and
  • Participation in a customised business mission to Austin, Texas, which includes
  • An immersive in-market experience in the South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 conference

Applications from First Nation entrepreneurs and businesses are highly encouraged.

Expressions of interest close Friday, 15 November.

With dedicated teams across 6 international regions, including an Americas hub in Austin, Texas, Invest and Trade WA acts as Western Australia’s ‘front door’ for investors and exporters, facilitating investment into the State and assisting local industry to access new markets.

To learn more or submit an expression of interest, visit Invest and Trade WA’s Global Growth Accelerator Program: WA Critical Tech to the US webpage.

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