Series 6 Episode 2 - Going Nova with Main Sequence Ventures

Australia has an incredible tradition of innovation - typified by the CSIRO, which gave us WiFi, plastic banknotes, one of the best modern lifestyle diets, and much more besides. The CSIRO is an engine for the nation's science - but too often science misses the opportunity to commercialise its innovations for the benefits of the innovators - and the nation.The new Main Sequence VC fund - backed by CSIRO and the Australian Federal Government - looks to change that by identifying the scientists with the 'spark' that would make them great entrepreneurs. TWISTA sits down with Main Sequence general partner Mike Nicholls for a tour through Australia's "deep tech" investment landscape - and how it could well lead to a new generation of fundamental breakthroughs! In a new segment profiling all of Australia's many incubators and accelerators, we speak to SBE Australia's Sue Hogan about their E3 program for entrepreneurs.