Cicada chief says country can solve its own problems if scaling achieved
Liza Noonan, chief executive of Sydney-based Cicada Innovations, says Australia's natural resources, vast landscape, proximity to Asia and sophisticated clinical trial environment are conditions that make the country an "attractive proposition" for deep tech to thrive. (Photo by Sophie Mak)
SOPHIE MAK
October 20, 2026 10:31 JST
SYDNEY -- Australia has the capacity to develop world-leading deep-tech innovations that can bolster its sovereign capabilities across industries, according to the head of the country's leading startup and scaleup incubator.