Jumar Bioincubator

Cicada x Tech23 is back and we're kicking off our road trip with our Tech23 alumni online! 💻 🎉 Cicada Innovations x Tech23 has always been about big ideas, bold innovation, and the brilliant minds shaping what’s next—and, we’re taking that momentum on tour. In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 (September 10), we’re bringing together deep tech innovators, industry trailblazers, and emerging leaders across Australia—to celebrate the people shaping the future. Because innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when we dare to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and forge new frontiers together. This online event is your chance to connect, learn, and spark the collaborations that will shape the next wave of Australian deep tech breakthroughs. Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams FTSE, this event will feature candid conversations with exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of building deep tech ventures—sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to drive real impact. 💫 Meet the Tech23 Alumni and Panel: - Ruby Jones, Chief Operating Officer at Aquila - Tim Vale, Co-founder and CEO at Telemattica - ShanShan Wang, CEO and founder at Roam Technologies (roamtech.ai) When and where: 💻 Online - 12th March 2025 on Zoom. Join this event here: https://lnkd.in/gkqu2eTd Join us on the Road to Tech23. Be inspired. Be part of something bigger. #CXT23 #Australianstartups #DeepTech #TechInnovation #Innovation #CriticalTech

Join us on the Road to Tech23. Be inspired. Be part of something bigger. 💫 We're kicking off Tech23 again in 2025 and in the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re gathering deep tech innovators, industry leaders, and emerging founders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Online to celebrate the people and technologies redefining Australia’s future. Cicada Innovations has always been about big ideas, bold innovation, and the brilliant minds shaping what’s next—and, we’re taking that momentum on tour. Hosted by Sally-Ann Williams FTSE, these roadshow events will feature unfiltered conversations with exceptional founders— visionaries, offering real insights into the challenges, triumphs, and opportunities in deep tech. 💫 Cicada x Tech23 roadtrip dates 🚗: 💻 Online - 12th March 2025 on Zoom 📍 Melbourne - 25th March 2025, at Jumar Bioincubator 📍 Brisbane - 2nd April 2025 at The Precinct 📍 Sydney - 10th April 2025 at Cicada Innovations Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gceZTPCp #CXT23 #AustralianStartups #DeepTech #TechInnovation #Innovation #CriticalTech

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Professor Nicholas Opie Professor Nicholas Opie, Founder of Synchron and CEO of Ultra Bionics, successfully spun out his research from the University of Melbourne to develop the Stentrode, a revolutionary brain-computer interface that enables people with paralysis to control digital devices with their thoughts. His journey from academic to founder is a case study in translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At our launch event, Nicholas will share insights into this journey—how breakthrough ideas move from the lab to a venture-backed biotech company and what it takes to build a startup in deep tech. Event Details: Location: Jumar Bioincubator, CSL HQ, Melbourne Date: Friday, March 14th | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PMWith 200+ signups, registration is now at full capacity, but spots may open up closer to the event date, so make sure to join the waitlist! https://lu.ma/8a7g8cxp #biotech #innovation #startups #NucleateAustralia #entrepreneurship #lifesciences

We asked two industry experts to share their top tips for biotech startups engaging with Big Pharma. Here’s what they had to say 👇 Thank you to Felicia Pradera, Director - Regional Research Centre for Respiratory Medicines and Tropical Diseases at Moderna and Michelle Williams, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Sanofi for their insights and for speaking at our Masterclass last week! 🙌 Don’t miss out on our upcoming events! Head to our Events page to see what’s coming up: https://lnkd.in/g8istuYM #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #bioincubator #biotechnology #biotechaustralia 

Research institutes and hospitals on one end, the CBD💰 on the other. And right in the middle? It's Jumar Bioincubator. We’re based within CSL’s headquarters at the centre of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, home to leading institutions like WEHI, The University of Melbourne, Peter Mac, and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. This means you get to work among some of Australia’s most distinguished entities spanning industry, research and academia. There's no better place for your biotech venture to thrive. Become a Jumar resident today, get in touch with the Jumar team here: https://lnkd.in/gxncmdRF #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #bioincubator #biotechnology #biotechaustralia 

“This is about building an ecosystem in Australia that is going to ... deliver benefits to patients not only in Australia but worldwide.” Jumar is in the news once again! Herald Sun has featured Jumar and our mission to support biotech startups in bringing their innovations to market. By fostering a strong ecosystem, we’re helping early-stage ventures translate research into real-world impact, benefiting patients locally and globally. Also a special shout-out to our Jumar residents featured in the article: 🧠 Tessara Therapeutics – pioneering "mini brains" in a test tube to advance drug discovery and neuroscience research. 🔬 Symex Labs – developing a biosensor patch for real-time hormone monitoring, transforming women’s health. If you're a biotech startup, Jumar is here to support your journey by providing the space, community, and resources to help you thrive. Get in touch with the team here: https://lnkd.in/gxncmdRF #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #bioincubator #biotechnology #biotechaustralia 

📣 Attention Australia! Join us on the Road to Tech23. Be inspired. Be part of something bigger. In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, we’re gathering deep tech innovators, industry leaders, and emerging founders to celebrate the people and technologies redefining Australia’s future.   Our online event, hosted by Sally-Ann Williams FTSE, will feature unfiltered conversations with exceptional founders—visionaries who are tackling the world’s biggest challenges, breaking barriers, and building the future with science and technology-led businesses. Meet the Tech23 alumni and deep tech founders transforming energy, infrastructure, and medtech.  - Ruby Jones (Aquila),  - Tim Vale (Telemattica), -  ShanShan Wang (Roam Technologies (roamtech.ai) Who will be sharing their hard-won lessons on building, scaling, and navigating deep tech. Join Tech23 online for sharp insights and real conversations. 🎫 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwSxtVnK #CT23 #DeepTech #Tech #AustralianStartups

VC partnerships are like a marriage. 💍 Founders should approach the relationship with long-term success in mind. That’s just one of the key takeaways from our recent webinar on accessing U.S. capital, where we had the chance to pick the brains of four investors with firsthand U.S. investing experience. Here are a few more insights that stood out: 🔑 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆  If ChatGPT struggles to summarise your pitch deck, it’s too complex. 🌟 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Be a good listener and demonstrate that you can act on feedback. 🏃➡️ 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Building a startup is a 24/7 marathon. Investors want to see that you are all in and fully dedicated to making your vision a reality. A huge thank you our speakers: Leighton Read, Roslyn Hendriks, George Voren and Andrew Meadow for their time and insights, and to our moderator Dr Katja Beitat for driving the conversation. This exclusive online event, open only to the community, marked the launch of an exciting webinar series hosted across our three incubator sites: Cicada Innovations, Cicada Health Tech Community, and Jumar Bioincubator. Visit our website to explore more ways we support biotech startups: https://www.jumarbio.com/ #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #bioincubator #biotechnology #biotechaustralia 

Tech23 isn’t just an event. It’s a movement. A movement of relentless curiosity, audacious ambition, and unwavering belief in what’s possible. In the lead-up to Cicada x Tech23 in September, Cicada Innovations is gathering deep tech innovators, industry leaders, and emerging founders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Online to celebrate the people and technologies redefining Australia’s future. The first stop of the Cicada x Tech23 tour? Melbourne! Come join us at Jumar Bioincubator on 25th March 2025, 4:30PM. Tech23 Melbourne was full of energy last year, and this year's event promises to be even better. Spaces are limited, RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gBxtWPuP

If you're a biotech professional, mentorship can be a powerful tool to help you tackle complex challenges. But you might be asking... ❓ How can mentorship directly benefit me? ✅ Even a brief conversation with an industry expert can offer fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and strategic guidance, making it a valuable investment in your growth. ❓ Shouldn’t I be able to solve problems on my own? ✅ Seeking mentorship is a sign of professional development. It allows you to tap into the expertise of industry leaders, helping you solve challenges more efficiently and avoid costly errors. ❓ What if the mentor doesn’t fully understand my needs? ✅ The Jumar Mentoring Program ensures that mentors are carefully matched to your specific needs, ensuring a meaningful, relevant, and impactful conversation. Our Mentoring Program is exclusively available to Jumar residents, providing support whenever you need it to accelerate your success. Take the next step in your biotech journey today and gain access to mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant community of innovators. Contact the Jumar team to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxncmdRF #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #bioincubator #biotechnology #biotechaustralia