Australia's #1 program for high growth companies to expand into the market
Create your Australia expansion strategy in 6 weeks
Access support from vetted service providers
Get connected to investors, mentors and potential clients
100% free. Funded by City of Sydney.
Welcome Address to SLP 2020 Cohort
Councillor Robert Kok, City of Sydney
Deputy Chair of the Economic Development and Business
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How the program works
The Sydney Landing Pad is designed to support high-growth companies expand into the Australian market. Get access to our virtual market education platform and partner network to create your first market-entry hypothesis and build out your Australia business network.
Access our virtual modules & forum
Get access to our online LMS that includes video modules, assignments and the opportunity to network with peers, mentors and service provider.
The more work you put in, the more services and support become available to you.
Support: educational modules
Get support from vetted service providers
As you progress through the program, you'll gain access to our database of vetted service providers.
Book complimentary 1-on-1 sessions with accountants, lawyers, immigration agents, recruiters, marketers and more.
Support: free consultations
Connect with industry insiders
Connect to our mentor network across Australia, which includes government representatives, investors, people from your industry and consultants.
Support: connections, insights, advice
Meet some of our alumni
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.
Indonesia
Singapore
Malaysia
India
Australia/China
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
Australia/China
New Zealand
India
Singapore
Austria
Singapore
Austria
India
Hong Kong
Singapore
Philippines
Denmark
Here's what you'll get out of the program
A market-entry strategy for Australia
Have your Australia Canvas ready in 6 weeks. Your canvas details how you plan to expand into Australia and offers a hypothesis to test and develop over time.
A network of mentors and service providers
Work with vetted service providers that understand tech. and mentors that understand your industry.
An office in the city of Sydney
Eligible companies gain access to up to 90 days of free coworking space. 24/7 access, 365 days a year. Subject to COVID-19 guidelines.
The Australia Canvas, your one-page market-entry strategy.
Thinking of expanding into Australia? Get our free guide.
Up-to-date information on government support and grants, business programs, trade databases, investors, accelerators and more.
Who is this program for?
SMEs and Scale-ups
Established companies, SMEs and scale-ups will gain the most value of this program. This program is not suited to early-stage startups.
Sales, R&D, APAC HQ
Whether you're looking to sell your products in Australia, relocate part of your R&D, or set up your APAC HQ, this program is for you.
Entrepreneurs or managers
You don't have to be the company founder to join the program. We do ask you send someone from your management team.
Non-Australian companies
This program is designed for foreign companies entering Australia. Please do not apply if your HQ is in Australia.
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
Get notified about the next cohort
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program only for tech companies?
No, SLP is open to companies of all sizes and industries. However, tech companies may find more benefit from the program.
Will you take any equity? Are there any hidden costs?
No. The program is 100% free and is sponsored by City of Sydney.
When can I apply for the program?
We run the program several times throughout the year. Sign up to get notified of the next cohort.
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.
Is this program 100% virtual?
Yes and no. The program is predominantly virtual with optional offline components such as coworking space.
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 (if eligible) 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 © 2020.