Unlock the Power of 1.4 Billion Consumers
India is the world's largest, fastest-growing market, with 1.4bn consumers.
Join Austrade’s FREE India Tech Export Catalyst program to develop a practical India market entry plan for your business in this free 6-week online program with expert support.
Being part of the ITEC program also opens doors to a unique opportunity for Australian startups to accelerate the global impact of their cutting-edge technologies.
This exclusive program targets startups and scale-ups in cutting-edge sectors such as AI, fintech, cybersecurity, quantum, medtech, digital health, medtech, machine learning, blockchain, and other digitally-driven deep tech businesses.
To be eligible, applicants must belong to one of these innovative categories, with a strong emphasis on digital and technological integration at the core of their operations:
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AI
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Quantum
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Cyber
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Digital Health
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MedTech
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Fintech
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Block Chain
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Machine Learning
pLEASE READ THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING
● An Australian registered and operating business with an ABN and ACN/ICN
● A business currently, or in the early stages of, exploring export opportunities for their business
● Successfully launched the product in the Australian market, demonstrating consistent sales growth over the past 24 months.
● Candidates should have a strong interest in the Indian market, and any existing connections, partnerships, or customer base in India will be highly valued. They must also bring a market entry idea for a Deep Technology product or service to develop and test throughout the program.
● A Secured Series A funding in Australia and seed investment to ensure at least 12 months of runway in the Indian market will be highly regarded.
● The team in Australia is expanding and the business is committed to long-term presence and growth in the market.
● A business working in the sector or working on an idea that fits the technology and innovations sector definition
● Entry is selective and competitive, and the overall viability and potential of your business or idea in the Indian market, along with your clear articulation of the answers to the questions on the EOI form, will be considered in the selection process.
● Available and will attend workshops
● Applicants must be part of one of the innovative categories listed, with a particular focus on integrating digital and technological elements at the heart of their operations.
● Only businesses in the sectors listed below will be considered for this program. Please make sure that your business falls into one of the listed categories before applying for this government-funded program: AI, FINTECH, CYBERSECURITY, QUANTUM, MEDTECH, DIGITAL HEALTH, MEDTECH, MACHINE LEARNING, BLOCKCHAIN
Join the Next Cohort of Startups and Scaleups Starting 2024.
Express Your Interest for the upcoming cohort and we will be in touch with more details closer to the Start Date
The program is open for all:
- High-potential, globally competitive product or service in different sectors
- Australian Tech Scaleups or Small-Medium Enterprises
- Interested in but not substantially active in India
India Tech EXPORT CATALYST
In just 6 weeks through this free online, part-time program, you will:
Develop a practical India market entry plan alongside a cohort of selected national peers.
Gain valuable knowledge and skills to succeed in India's high-growth economy.
Get access to downstream programs, potential partnerships and funding opportunities
Commit part-time to the program for only one to two hours a week for the workshops
Receive guaranteed support and feedback from market experts and peers to build your plan in a supported online workshop environment.
HOW IT WORKS
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Places are limited!
Applications are now open for startups and scaleups in technology and innovation sectors!
