We’re proud to announce the full WA delegation selected to attend the West Tech Fest x SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) Mission, taking place from October 26 – 31, 2025.
Delivered in partnership with West Tech Fest, the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and SWITCH, and supported by Spacecubed through Meshpoints and the Perth Landing Pad, this mission will see 20 of WA’s leading entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers travel to Singapore, one of Asia’s most dynamic hubs for technology, investment, and innovation.
The delegation includes 10 startup founders sponsored by West Tech Fest, and 10 ecosystem supporters sponsored by Spacecubed through Meshpoints, supported by Lotterywest. Together, they showcase the diversity of WA’s innovation landscape, spanning deep tech, digital health, research, investment, regional development, and beyond.
These startup leaders selected are building bold solutions across climate tech, neurotech, logistics, health and more. Meet the founders:
- Anya Jones, Respiradigm
- Esther Oh, Agili8
- Graeme Speak, BankVault
- Masha Polshinskaya, Mediqa
- Riaan Kruger, CaDi Systems
- Amy Carter-James, Raaise
- Narendran Subramaniam, Circular Seed
- Nick Woolf, Neuroana
- Priyanka Toshniwal, Ecopha Biotech
- Nathan Wipane, Shiine Media
Representing universities, innovation hubs, regional and First Nations organisations, investment groups and more, these ecosystem supporters play a vital role in enabling innovation across WA:
- Josh Van Ross, Drone Sky Shows
- Renee Hale, The University of Western Australia
- Charlotta Kemp, Founders Factory
- Robert Nathan, Upstart Investments
- Renu Kannu, CORE Innovation Hub
- Adele Peek, Make It Happen HQ
- Jeroen van Dalen, Bloom
- Gordon Cole, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Nicola Bedwood, Brightwater Care Group
- Oliver Bazzani, Perth Biodesign
This mission offers delegates a unique opportunity to connect with global innovation leaders, gain international exposure, and build meaningful partnerships that extend beyond borders. Over six days in Singapore, participants will attend SWITCH 2025 with a fully funded pass, gaining access to one of Asia’s most influential platforms for emerging tech and entrepreneurship. The curated program includes meetings with investors, founders and innovation enablers, guided visits to renowned hubs like One-North and Block 71, and roundtable discussions on regional innovation trends.
Through these immersive experiences, delegates will explore new market opportunities, strengthen their global networks, and return to WA equipped with fresh insights, ideas and connections to help grow their ventures and the broader ecosystem. By showcasing WA’s talent on the international stage, the mission not only amplifies the state’s reputation for innovation, but also deepens ties between our local ecosystem and one of the world’s leading tech hubs.
We look forward to following their journey and sharing the insights they bring back to strengthen our state’s innovation future. To stay updated on the delegation’s journey and see how WA’s innovation ecosystem is growing on a global scale, follow us on LinkedIn here!
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