UNSW Pioneering Investors Summit

Real defensibility comes from real innovation

Breakthroughs in science, engineering, and technology don’t just reshape industries- they build new ones. UNSW Pioneering Investors Summit is a half-day event exploring how investors can build conviction and confidence in backing frontier technologies.

👂🏻 Hear from top investors backing world-changing deep tech
🧠 Learn how to invest without needing a science degree
✅ Understand the macro trends and risks shaping the future

This is an exclusive invite-only event. Interested? Get in touch.

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Immerse Yourself in Deep Tech

Sydney Location TBC · Wed 28 May · From 12:30PM
Exclusive event - Invite only

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The event is organised by UNSW Founders and proudly supported by UNSW, Investment NSW, Gilbert + Tobin, Google Cloud Australia.

1. Investing in Sovereign Capability: Risks We Can’t Afford

Explore how deep tech is shaping national security, energy resilience, and economic independence—and why investors can’t afford to sit this one out.

2. Deep Tech Economics: From Cost Centre to Capital Magnet

A practical workshop for early-stage investors on funding timelines, risk profiles, and how to back science-led startups with confidence.

3. The Deep Tech Investment Edge: What Generalists Miss

Learn how leading investors build conviction in frontier technologies—and where the biggest long-term wins will come from.

4. How to Think Like a Deep Tech Investor

Not a scientist? No problem. Discover how to evaluate breakthrough innovation, ask smarter diligence questions, and separate hype from real technical advantage.

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Featured Speakers

Martijn Wilder

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
Michael Harries

The Robotics Hub
Elaine Stead

Main Sequence Ventures
Rob Bristow

Breakthrough Victoria
Sarah Nolet

Tenacious Ventures
Anthony Liveris

Proto Axiom
Michael Tolo

Blackbird
David Burt

UNSW Founders
Kylie Frazer

Flying Fox Ventures
Chris Quirk

Deep Tech Angel

Event Agenda

Speaker: David Burt (UNSW Founders)
Speaker: Michael Harries (The Robotics Hub)
Facilitator: David Burt (UNSW Founders)
Speakers:
- Martijn Wilder (National Reconstruction Fund)
- Rob Bristow (Breakthrough Victoria)
- Michael Harries (The Robotics Hub)
Facilitator: David Burt (UNSW Founders)
Speaker: Michael Tolo (Blackbird)
Facilitator: Elaine Stead (Main Sequence Ventures)
Speakers:
- Sarah Nolet (Tenacious Ventures)
- Chris Quirk (Rampersand)
Moderator: Kylie Frazer (Flying Fox Ventures)
Speakers:
- Anthony Liveris (Proto Axiom)
- Michael Tolo (Blackbird)
Moderator: Kylie Frazer (Flying Fox Ventures)