Driving innovation through the growth of technological ecosystems
In the knowledge economy, innovation is the cornerstone of global competitiveness. Within the high-tech industry, success increasingly depends on the strength of collaborative ecosystems where key stakeholders – research institutions, technology providers, end-users, and government – actively engage and share knowledge.
Agora High-Tech envisions and cultivates such ecosystems, where the research organisations, can advance the commercialisation of their research, and technology providers and private companies can demonstrate how emerging innovations enhance their products and services. By fostering structured collaboration, these ecosystems accelerate technological maturity and real-world impact.
Founded in February 2023 by Adjunct Professor Nicola Sasanelli AM, Agora High-Tech has rapidly distinguished itself in raising technological ecosystems that enable universities, start-ups, SMEs, and research centres to grow and thrive together.
At its core, Agora High-Tech believes that emerging technologies can drive transformative change in local industries. Through an inclusive, locally-driven approach, the company supports the development of regional innovation ecosystems designed to build sovereign capabilities in strategic sectors such as:
- Space technologies
- Cybersecurity
- Quantum technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies
These sectors are critical to Australia’s national interest, and Agora High-Tech is committed to advancing domestic manufacturing capacity, fostering home-grown expertise, and enhancing the nation’s technological resilience and global competitiveness.