Cicada Innovations Stride
0%; fully funded, no program fee or equity · Australia / New South Wales · Open now
Cicada Innovations' Stride program is a six-month, fully funded, equity-free deep-tech program for New South Wales ventures. Cicada values the coaching, space, validation and investor-readiness package at about AUD 40,000 per venture but does not provide a graduation cash check.
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Program intake
Applications are currently open according to the program's authoritative source.
What the source says“Apply for stride”
Key facts
| Check size | AUD 40k estimated in-kind value; no cash |
| Terms | 0%; fully funded, no program fee or equity |
| Stage | early-stage deep technology |
| Applications | Open now |
| Location | Australia / New South Wales |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | deep-tech, bio, climate |
| Status | open |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Cicada Innovations' Stride program is a six-month, fully funded, equity-free deep-tech program for New South Wales ventures. Cicada values the coaching, space, validation and investor-readiness package at about AUD 40,000 per venture but does not provide a graduation cash check.
How the application really works
Apply through the current Stride page. Expect venture review against deep-tech, location and program-fit requirements.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- Fully funded with no fee or equity; AUD 40k is estimated in-kind value, not cash, and no post-program payment is promised.
- The AUD 40k figure is Cicada's estimated program value, not a cash grant.
Track record
- The checked Stride page publishes the AUD 40k in-kind value but no cohort acceptance rate or aggregate funding outcome.
Deep-tech and NSW fit are screened; no acceptance rate is published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Apply through the current Stride page. Expect venture review against deep-tech, location and program-fit requirements.
- What are the current economics?
- Fully funded with no fee or equity; AUD 40k is estimated in-kind value, not cash, and no post-program payment is promised.
- How large and long is the program?
- Current cohort size and application volume are not published. Six months with biweekly coaching, monthly check-ins, dedicated space, validation and investor preparation.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- NSW ecosystem participation and dedicated space are central; no fully remote guarantee.
- What happens after the program?
- Investor introductions and ecosystem access; no automatic cash or follow-on investment.
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Sources
- www.cicadainnovations.com/support/stride — Official current application, six-month format, no-fee/no-equity terms and AUD 40k in-kind value (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.cicadainnovations.com/incubator — Incubators; opened 2026-08-24: HTTP 200; title: Cicada Innovations (checked 2026-08-24)
- www.cicadainnovations.com/support — Support & Programs; opened 2026-08-24: HTTP 200; title: Support & Programs | Cicada Innovations (checked 2026-08-24)