UNSW Global Launchpads Summit 2026

On 10 February 2026, UNSW is bringing startup founders together with investors and international government partners across 10 dedicated country rooms—USA, China, India, Singapore, Japan, Korea, UAE, the UK, Germany and France. This UNSW Global Launchpads is a 1-day summit where (deep) tech startups gain concrete pathways to global markets.

This Summit highlights UNSW being Australia's #1 entrepreneurial university's leadership in turning breakthrough startups to win globally.

This event celebrates the success of UNSW Global Landing Pads and officially launches the Global Innovation Foundry (GIF), a UNSW's initiative to create global commercialisation pathways for 100 (deep) tech startups with our systematic and structured support.

Through the Global Innovation Foundry (GIF), UNSW startups receive market entry consultations that go beyond general trade intelligence, offering sector-specific market entry and regulatory guidance for health tech, bio tech, climate tech, and deep tech. Startups benefit from direct R&D and any other valuable partner introductions, and investor connections. Each startup receives a UNSW Global Pathways providing a tangible blueprint for next steps.

The day includes startup showcases, a keynote by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, expert panels, fireside chats and strategic networking with Australian startups, investors, professional service partners, UNSW leadership and the global innovation ecosystem.

For more information contact Vern Chan (UNSW Global Program Manager) via vern.chan@unsw.edu.au