A free program to launch your business in Sydney
Sydney's official landing pad program to help you break into the Australian market.
Accelerate your understanding of Australia, rapidly expand your network and hit the ground running.
100% free. Funded by City of Sydney.
The next cohort will be March 16-20, 2020.
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Everything you need to hit the ground running
Get access to up to 90 days of free coworking space, induction workshops, vetted service providers, visa support and investors in Sydney.
Intensive workshops to immerse yourself in our community to accelerate your understanding of Australia.
Join workshops and immerse yourself in our community to accelerate your understanding of Australia.
Get up to 90 days of free space in an open coworking space in Sydney’s central business district.
Get the chance to present your business in this year's Asia Business Summit in Sydney.
Get the Australia Bible!
A free guide on expanding to Australia
Get the Australia Bible, a must-read guide for companies wanting to expand into Australia. It includes up-to-date information on government support and grants, business programs, trade databases, investors, accelerators and more!
Download the Australia Bible for FREE below.
Define your Australian
market-entry strategy in 5 days
The Sydney Landing Pad Canvas details how you plan to expand into Australia and offers a hypothesis to test and develop over time.
Each workshop is designed to help you define your strategy further and connect with vetted service providers and relevant organisations.
Immersion Week Program
(Full schedule TBC)
Ambit’s platform enables clients to design, build, integrate and analyse “digital employees”, or chatbots. It enables businesses to complete their projects faster and more efficiently—a 12-month project can be shortened to a span of four to eight weeks. Having recently raised NZ$1.75 million and now based in Sydney’s Haymarket HQ, it now looks to grow globally.
"The SLP was very helpful and insightful. It was a good grounding for us in Sydney and the introductions and events allowed us to meet many important people, including the Lord Mayor of Sydney." - Josh Comrie, CEO & Co-Founder
RedDoorz is one of Southeast Asia’s leading budget hotel online booking platforms. The company operates in more than 50 cities across Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam and targets Southeast Asia’s $52 billion travel market, with over 1,000 properties and servicing over 700,000 stayed-rooms nights thus far in the region.
Short for 'Singapore Move,' Smove was established in 2013 to improve the way we move. Its mission is to bring shared mobility to cities suffering from congestion and unreliable public transport systems. Today, it is Singapore's largest car-sharing service, with a growing Australian team headquartered at Haymarket HQ. It is currently expanding its Australian presence.
Join the next Sydney Landing Pad cohort!
Applications for Sydney Landing Pad 2020 is now open. The program will take place March 16-20, 2020.
Applications close January 25, 2020
Meet some of our alumni
Indonesia
Singapore
Malaysia
India
Who is this program suited for?
Companies that wish to relocate their core functions to Sydney, or wish to use Australia as a test market or product development center.
Why Australia
Despite a population of only 24 million, Australia is the 13th largest economy in the world and the wealthiest nation per capita.
Its sizeable market, proximity to Asia and multicultural talent pool makes it an ideal market for international companies looking to expand or test new waters.
The Sydney Landing Pad provides international companies and entrepreneurs with all the resources and connections to understand and unlock all the opportunities Australia has to offer.
Advisory Board
Terry Hilsberg
Innohub Capital
General Partner
Nashid Chowdhury
City of Sydney
International Engagement Manager
Matthew Proft
Jobs for NSW
Client Engagement Manager
Duco van Breemen
Haymarket HQ
General Manager
Country Ambassadors
We have appointed a number of Country Ambassadors to develop bilateral relationships and explain the benefits of the Sydney Landing Pad within startup communities across the world.
Get notified about the next cohort!
Applications for Sydney Landing Pad 2020 is now open. The program will take place March 16-20, 2020.
Applications close January 25, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program only for startups?
No. SLP is open to companies of all sizes and industries. It is not limited to tech companies. Whether you are a startup or part of a larger company, don’t hesitate to apply.
Will you take any equity? Are there any hidden costs?
No. The program is 100% free and is sponsored by City of Sydney.
How often will this program be held?
We are currently organising one program per year.
What are the selection criteria?
We look at a wide variety of factors including your market potential in Australia, team, sales and/or funding track record, potential to attract Australian government grants (if applicable) and your intention to establish in Australia.
Do I have to be there for the whole 90 days?
No, but we ask you to attend the induction week. You are free to spend the 90-day coworking credits however you please within a period of one year.
Is this a government program?
No. The program is developed by Haymarket HQ and sponsored by City of Sydney.
Who should I contact to know more?
For any questions, email letschat@sydneylandingpad.com
Will you help fund accommodation and living costs?
No. The program and optional coworking space are free for all participants but all other expenses such as flights and accommodation are to be covered by the participants.
Sydney Landing Pad is a co-branded initiative of Haymarket HQ and City of Sydney. All rights reserved by Haymarket HQ © 2019.