Australian and New Zealand tech companies considering expansion to the UK can apply to join London Tech Week attending virtually – free of charge – from Monday 20 September to Wednesday 29 September 2021.
The successful applicants will join the official ‘hybrid mission’ with a series of virtual sessions and networking events, hosted by the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with Australia’s state governments.
In the past, various WA tech companies have attended the London Tech Week in person or online, but due to the disruptions of COVID-19 in Australia, this mission was held virtually in 2020. This year, the London Tech Week will again be held virtually, and the application deadline has been extended to Friday 6 August 2021.
“Last year, DIT’s delegation was the largest ever from Australia and New Zealand. 130 tech founders and industry representatives joined the mission to deepen their understanding of the market opportunities in the UK”~ Caitlin Gheller, Senior Manager at UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT).
Applicants can apply under one of the following streams:
- Creative technology (AR/VR/MR, Gamification, Adtech, Media, E-Commerce, Sportstech, Marketing Tech)
- Digital health and wellness
- Edtech
- Future technology (AI, Cyber, Blockchain/Distributed Ledger, IOT, Robotics, Big Data, Space)
- Impact technology (companies making a positive environmental or social impact)
London Tech Week is only open to Australian and New Zealand companies. Victorian companies can apply through Global Victoria’s application process and South Australian companies will need to register with SA Connect Plus. There is no cost to join this mission however applicants will go through a competitive selection process based on readiness for UK expansion. For more information on how London Tech Week has helped Aussie and Kiwi scaleups go global read this Startup Daily article.
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