About the program
The Global Growth Accelerator Program: WA Critical Tech to the US is an exciting new program designed to fast track Western Australian startups, scaleups and companies entry into the US market.
If your company is driving innovation in resources, energy, defence, or space, and you're ready to pursue dual-use opportunities, this accelerator program offers the platform you need to succeed in the United States of America (US). Participants will propel their go-to-entry and expansion goals into the US through tailored workshops and mentoring sessions. The program will culminate in a customised business mission to Austin, Texas and participation in the South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025.
Program Kick-off: West Tech Fest, Perth, December 2024
US In-Market Visit: March 3rd – March 11th, 2025, coinciding with SXSW
Program End Date: Perth, April 2025
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Global Growth Accelerator Program
Expressions of interest to this program opens Monday 28 October 2024 and closes Friday 15 November 2024.
Meet the 12 Western Australian companies operating in the critical technologies sector have been selected to participate in this program.
A welcome to the program. You'll receive an overview and be introduced to the Investor-in-Residence, mentors, advisors, and program facilitators who will support you throughout your journey. This in-person session will take place at West Tech Fest in Perth.
Participants will engage in once per week 60-minute online sessions designed to accelerate US market entry such as reviewing US funding opportunities, tailored Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, and government procurement processes. Workshops will be led by US defence and technology leaders.
One virtual 60-minute individual mentorship session with an industry expert to address specific opportunities and goals for your business.
The program will culminate in an immersive in-market experience during SXSW, including participation in a kick-off day event featuring panels, workshops, and facilitated networking opportunities. Access to exclusive events and introductions to key stakeholders in the dual-use application and broader Austin innovation ecosystem.
WA’s critical technology on fast track into US market
Western Australia’s world-leading critical tech sector is entering the US through a new WA Government program.
The 12 successful applicants for the new program – the ‘Global Growth Accelerator Program: WA Critical Tech to the US' – were announced at the West Tech Festival in Perth.
They were chosen for driving innovation in sectors including mining and resources, energy, defence and space, and their interest in pursuing dual-use applications.
WA’s critical technology sector produces world-class products and solutions that cross multiple industries, and the program is designed to build on this to achieve global success.
The program’s activities will help participants to refine their market strategies and gain access to US customers, investors, and partners in civilian and defence markets. An introduction and in-person session kicked off at the West Tech Fest.
Starting in January 2025, the accelerator program will run over 3 months, combining virtual and in-person sessions, including workshops led by US defence and technology leaders.
The final event will be a customised business mission to Austin, Texas, which includes an immersive in-market experience in the South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 conference.
Delivered with support from the New Industries Fund (NIF), this Global Growth Accelerator Program is the first to use the accelerator approach to support WA companies into an international market.
The program is hosted by Invest and Trade Western Australia’s Americas hub in Austin, which provides valuable in-market assistance to Western Australian companies looking to access trade and investment opportunities in the US.
Published on: 10 December 2024
Get in touch
If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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