Startups and innovation
Parramatta's emerging startup ecosystem is built on the strength of our local talent, diverse community, and the success of our motivated startups.
Parramatta is well placed to see entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, supported by collaboration between business and government partners, and record investment in the City.
Read on to find out how you can connect and engage with hubs, co-working spaces and startups.
Emerging tech leaders: the rise of the Parramatta startup
Emerging tech leaders: the rise of the Parramatta startup
Watch now as representatives from City of Parramatta, Launch Pad, Grounded Space Parramatta and more come together to discuss how key players in the tech space are working together to foster collaboration and create a startup ecosystem in Parramatta. This panel was originally featured as part of Spark festival 2020.
List of co-working spaces in Parramatta
Parramatta is home to a variety of co-working spaces.
Whether you’re a small startup looking for office space or you need a break from working from home, co-working spaces can be an effective solution. Services include hot-desking, dedicated desks, private offices, virtual office services and meeting room hire.
Case study: ‘Quantal’ leap from research to start-up
From the moment Belinda Chapman first thought about setting up her own research lab, she knew she’d be building her business in western Sydney – and that’s exactly what she’s done with Quantal Bioscience.
Useful resources
Whether you've already launched or yet to break through, Parramatta is well-placed to support your startup. Here are just a few great resources to get started.
NSW Government: support for startups
NSW Government: support for startups
The NSW Government provides support for the state’s startups through grants and the NSW Startup Community.
Parramatta Launch Pad
Parramatta Launch Pad
Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad is an incubator and co-working space supporting startups and hjgh-growth businesses in Parramatta and Western Sydney.
Australian Government: Entrepreneurs' Programme
Australian Government: Entrepreneurs' Programme
The Australian Government’s program offers support and funding to startups, small businesses, and incubators through grants, research support, and connections to industry experts.
CSIRO Kick-Start
CSIRO Kick-Start
Innovative startups and SMEs can access CSIRO’s funding support and research expertise to grow and develop their business.
