Deep tech deal surge in 2026 as NRF gets rolling


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

Investors are backing Australian deep techs commercialising computer chips, space exploration and dual-use hardware in the strongest first quarter for startup funding since 2022.

The surge includes a trio of new tech unicorns and came as the federal government’s $15 billion industry fund picked up its investment pace with a flurry of stakes in local sensor, space, robotics and quantum companies.

In total, at least $1.8 billion was raised through …

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