Remarkable, an initiative of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance aimed at empowering Disability Tech innovators, is just one of 13 organisations the Minns Labor Government will support as part of the latest round of the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program.
$400,000 in funding will go towards delivering a range of innovation-themed events and initiatives over the coming months including pitch nights, hackathons, and tech summits, as well as projects that have the potential to lead to the creation of new businesses and attract investment in target areas.
The first of these initiatives will take place tonight with a UNSW Founders Pitch night in Southwest Sydney.
Other initiatives will follow all over the state, with a report and forum zeroing-in on the gender funding gap hosted at Tech Central, a medtech and health innovation workshop in Wagga Wagga, and the Remarkable Disability Tech Summit 2025 at Sydney Town Hall.
The Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program boosts collaboration and partnerships across the innovation ecosystem, delivering a key action in the Innovation Blueprint 2035, with the latest funding round delivering a diverse mix of activities across Sydney and regional NSW.
Applications opened earlier this year, with a record number received.
In line with the Minns Labor Government's strategic, whole-of-government approach to its Industry and Innovation policy frameworks, the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program supported initiatives that aligned with the Innovation Blueprint 2035, along with the Housing, Net Zero and Local Manufacturing priorities of the NSW Industry Policy.
This consistent strategic vision demonstrates how the Minns Labor Government is committed to building a better NSW with a thriving innovation ecosystem, so businesses can create more economic and social opportunities for our people and help tackle the state's most important challenges.
For more information on the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program visit the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program web page.
Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong said:
"Innovation in tech, housing, and manufacturing is one of the top priorities of the Minns Labor Government.
"Collaboration is key to delivering a more prosperous innovation ecosystem, and through the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program, we're ensuring entrepreneurs and startups at various stages of growth can connect, learn, and develop.
"Our strongest assets are our people, and it's through collaborative initiatives where ideas flourish, and connections and partnerships are made.
"This is another step the Minns Labor Government is taking to bring our Innovation Blueprint to life which is helping to cement NSW as the innovation powerhouse of the nation."
Remarkable (Cerebral Palsy Alliance) Founder Pete Horsley said:
"The Remarkable Disability Tech Summit 2025 represents a pivotal moment where we can lead the world in ensuring AI and emerging technologies are designed inclusively from the ground up.
"With over 1 billion people globally needing assistive technology and less than 10% having access to what they need, we're not just talking about closing gaps - we're talking about unlocking a US$1.9 trillion opportunity for innovation and economic growth.
"Remarkable is part of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and with Investment NSW's support through the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program, we're bringing together the global tech leaders, researchers, and decision-makers to actively re-wire the future of disability tech."
UNSW Founders Program Manager Julie Pham said:
"We are grateful for the support provided by the Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program.
"This funding enables us to expand Pitch Night South West supporting diverse, early-stage founders in one of the state's most dynamic growth regions - and deliver the MedTech Innovation Workshop in Wagga Wagga to help regional innovators translate ideas into real-world health solutions.
"Investment NSW's commitment to backing diverse and regionally focused innovation is instrumental in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem across NSW."
Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program - Round 3 Recipients
