Global Innovation Foundry

Global Pathways for Australian Startups

In 2023, the UNSW Office of Global Affairs (UOGA) and UNSW Founders joined forces and launched the UNSW Global Landing Pads.

This program provided funding, expert mentorship and key international connections for UNSW startups looking to break into global markets.

2025 - 2035: Progress for All

In 2025 UNSW launched it’s new strategy: Progress for All.

Based on the impressive results from the Global Landing Pad program the Global Innovation Foundry (GIF) was established.

The goal of the Global Innovation Foundry is to help startups navigate international expansion, secure funding opportunities and accelerate successful market entries.

GIF, is an evolving, purpose-built ecosystem that leverages UNSW’s global networks, UNSW’s Australian Precincts (Randwick, Canberra, Liverpool and Wagga Wagga) and established network of infrastructure to supercharge commercialisation pathways for UNSW startups.

66+ Individual Startups

Secured dedicated gloabl expansion support and connections.

15 Countries Visited

By UNSW startups through connections and support provided by GIF and the Global Landing Pads

As of December 2025:

80+ Global Grants Allocated

Over $400,000 awarded through the Global Landing Pad grants.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

UNSW Global Landing Pads will be part of the Global Innovation Foundry (GIF) and act as a key enabler for market expansion.

Whether you’re a UNSW-affiliated startup or not, the company must be incorporated in Australia.

Australian startups

Overseas startups

UNSW often attracts international startups to engage with our research, talent and infrastructure.

The Global Innovation Foundry (GIF) provides an active framework to engage further with international interest and unlock new collaboration potential.

GIF embeds UNSW into the international innovation landscape, enabling knowledge exchange, long-term collaboration and strategic partnerships.

This can be facilitated, with agreed conditions, through:

a) Student/Researcher Mobility Program

b) Startup Innovation Exchange Program

If you’ve yet to become a UNSW-affiliated startup, or simply want to learn more, contact: globalventures@unsw.edu.au

Application opens: March 2026*