South Australia Market Entry
Adelaide-centred economy with leading defence, space, and renewable energy industries.
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Investment Attraction South Australia
Official trade and investment agency for South Australia
The Investment Attraction South Australia provides comprehensive support for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in South Australia. They offer guidance on regulations, incentives, and can connect you with local partners and resources.
Services Available:
- • Market entry guidance and strategy
- • Regulatory compliance assistance
- • Local partner introductions
- • Investment incentives information
- • Site selection support
Lunik
Lunik is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs and strategic communications firm that helps clients understand the political climate to make informed business decisions. They specialize in assisting Australian and international companies with market entry, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex government procurement processes, particularly in the defence sector (Lunik About).
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oSpace (NEXTGEN)
oSpace is a 'local knowledge partner' that helps global IT and SaaS companies scale their footprint across the United States and APAC regions. They provide end-to-end prospecting, sales-as-a-service, and channel management to help companies establish a local presence without the overhead of a traditional office (oSpace Homepage).
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Stone & Chalk
Stone & Chalk is Australia's largest innovation community and a not-for-profit hub that supports startups, scaleups, and corporations at every stage of their journey. They provide modern workspaces, access to capital, mentorship, and a network of experts to help Australian tech companies grow into a sustainable, tech-driven economy (About Us).
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The Instant Group
The Instant Group rethinks workspace to enable agility and operational resilience for businesses of all sizes from inception to management (Instant Homepage). They help companies entering new markets, including Australia, by providing tailored flexible workspace solutions, market data, and portfolio strategies to drive growth and efficiency (Instant Rethinking Workspace).
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Activator LaunchHUB
LaunchHUB is a unique accelerator 12-week program designed to support the launch of new enterprises through dedicated business coaches, resilience programs, mentors, industry experts and masterclasses. It also offers co-working space in the CBD and selective access to up to $25,000 pre-seed funding. At least one Founder has to be an RMIT student/alumni/staff.
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Aeona
Aeona is a coworking space in Surry Hills, Sydney NSW.
Atomic Sky (QuantumTX)
Atomic Sky is a Perth-based strategic innovation consultancy that delivers QuantumTX, a federally-funded space and technology incubator program supporting Australian startups working at the intersection of mining, energy, agriculture, defence and the global space sector. Since 2018 QuantumTX has delivered more than $3 million in support to 124 startups and SMEs.
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Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN)
The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) empowers Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs) in the defence sector. We provide vital information, advocate for our members' interests, and foster collaboration across the industry. By facilitating connections between SMEs with government, prime contractors, and each other, we help them grow and contribute to Australia's defence and security.AIDN About Us AIDN's core strategies include shaping the future through policy influence and relationships with government, acting as a unified voice by connecting chapters and providing critical information, and empowering success by amplifying member voices and connecting to resources. Our vision is to be Australia's leading Defence Industry network by enabling sovereign enterprises to be successful domestically and internationally.AIDN About Us Established in 1995 as the peak federal industry association representing SMEs in the Defence sector, AIDN amplifies SME voices to governments and primes, connects with defence bodies, and supports national capability.AIDN Homepage
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Canberra Innovation Network
Located in the heart of Canberra City, our not-for-profit coworking space is dedicated to fostering the innovation community.
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CERI
The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) is a Western Australian social enterprise founded by the Bass Family Foundation that supports early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and researchers. CERI provides residency space, mentorship, masterclasses, bootcamps and catalytic funding (including CERI Start), without taking IP or equity in founder ventures.
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AiGroup - Australian Industry Group
Ai Group represents businesses across the manufacturing, construction, ICT, transport, defence, and labour hire industries, advocating on policy and providing member services.
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Australia UAE Business Council
The AUSUAE Business Council will provide unparalleled access to senior decision makers in business and government with the aim of deepening bilateral trade and investment, expanding opportunities for Australian and UAE businesses and strengthening the ties between two great nations.
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Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Bilateral chamber connecting Australian businesses with Israeli innovation through high-profile events, thought leadership and networking across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Tel Aviv.
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Australian Netherlands Chamber of Commerce SA (DutchSA)
DutchSA is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit chamber that connects professionals and businesses with a Dutch affinity in South Australia through networking, cultural and trade-support activities.
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Consulate General of Malaysia, Perth
Official Malaysian consulate in Perth promoting bilateral trade, investment and consular relations between Malaysia and Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia.
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Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne
Sri Lankan consulate in Melbourne providing consular services and supporting bilateral trade and investment ties across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
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Police Technology Forum
13th annual forum - Australia's premier event showcasing technologies and innovations driving the future of policing and public safety, from AI and data analytics to crime prevention tools.
Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF)
Trade-only fair where Australia's jewellery industry kicks off the year - fine jewellery, gemstones and design from leading suppliers. Sister event to the International Jewellery Fair.
ITAC Conference (Innovation Transforming Aged Care)
Australia's leading aged care innovation and technology conference, hosted by Ageing Australia, featuring keynotes, panels and a trade exhibition focused on digital transformation in aged and community care.
AVA Conference (Australian Veterinary Association)
The Australian Veterinary Association's flagship annual conference, featuring a multi-stream scientific program, trade exhibition and a Start-Up Hub highlighting innovation in the veterinary sector.
Ozwater
Southern Hemisphere's largest water industry conference and exhibition. 5,000+ delegates, 300+ exhibitors, 250+ speakers. Covers water technology, infrastructure, recycling and digital water.
ACE - Accounting Conference & Expo (Accountants Daily)
An annual one-day conference and expo for accounting professionals, run by Momentum Media's Accountants Daily, covering innovation, business strategy and regulation.
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ANZ Heads of Data & Analytics
Data and analytics leaders who buy BI and data-platform tools.
Australian Family Offices & HNW Investors
Single and multi-family offices plus high-net-worth investor contacts.
ANZ Trade & Investment Agency Contacts
Austrade, NZTE, and state trade body contacts for market-entry support.
ANZ Accelerators & Incubators
Program directors and partner contacts at ANZ startup accelerators and incubators.
ANZ Channel Partners & Resellers
Reseller, VAR, and channel-partner contacts across the ANZ technology channel.
Defence & Aerospace Industry Contacts
Procurement and technology contacts across ANZ defence and aerospace.
Kerrick Lehman
Regional Director & GM - Australia & New Zealand
Managing Director, Global Sales & Commercial leader at BT · I'm a purpose led executive leader with a passion for technology, delivering customer outcomes, developing talent, and building a sustainable, high performance business. I work with organisations to enable their digitalisation strategy, connect securely, enhance employee collaboration, and optimise customer engagement across every touchpoint.
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James Bergl
Co-Founder & Managing Partner Bluebird APAC
Ex-SaaS Operators | 100+ SaaS Sales Hires | Helping SaaS Leaders Recruit Australia's Top 1% AEs & Sales Leaders · Most SaaS leaders don't struggle to hire. They struggle to find the people who can actually sell. After 17 years building and leading high-performing SaaS and MSP sales teams (Datto, Pax8, N-able), I realised something: The best AEs, SDRs, and Sales Leaders in Australia are almost never applying to job ads. They're too busy performing.
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Sarah Kim
Senior Trade Adviser (Technology & Services), Trade/Export Advisory
Senior Trade Adviser in the Technology & Services team at Investment NSW, the NSW Government's trade and investment agency. Advises NSW-based tech and services exporters on market entry strategy, export readiness and in-market connections, with a focus on opening Korea and broader Asia channels for Australian companies scaling internationally. · Highlights: Export/Trade Advisory, Technology & Services, Investment NSW
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Nick Jenkin
Director / Founder
Director at Jenkin Beattie - helping tech vendors & consultancies secure the best GTM talent in ANZ | Executive Recruitment, IT Sales, Presales, Marketing, CS & PS | 25 years experience & going strong | 800+ placements · With more than 23 years IT recruitment experience, my primary area of expertise is in placing executive sales, marketing and senior leadership professionals with technology vendors, service providers, systems integrators, professional services firms and digital consultancies.
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Eoin Keating
Regional Director - Sales - A/NZ Region
Delivering AI-Powered FinCrime Operating Systems · Enterprise AI / SaaS Sales GTM Leader | Trusted Partner for Transformation | C-Suite Advisor. With 20+ years experience scaling enterprise technology across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, I help organisations adopt breakthrough solutions that deliver business impact. My specialisation lies in enterprise SaaS, AI, generative AI adoption, regulatory/financial tech, healthcare and public sector.
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Louise Lysaght
CXO
VP CX and Digital Experience | GTM | Revenue Growth | Customer Success and Account Management | Strategy | Executive Leadership · Customer Experience Professional and Evangelist, Passionate Customer and People centred Business Transformation Leader
