The two companies say the partnership supports tech companies with advice, connections, and pathways to access global market opportunities - and establishes a National TradeStart Adviser role to assist Critical and Enabling Technology companies.

The announcement notes that the TradeStart Adviser will be embedded within the TCA team and work directly with tech companies across Australia - connecting them with Austrade services and programs globally - and this includes Austrade’s Landing Pads, located across the United States, United Kingdom, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Damian Kassabgi, TCA CEO, says, “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Austrade to help take more Australian tech companies global. This partnership is a huge step forward in supporting our Australian tech sector as it continues to grow and compete on the world stage.”

“TCA’s mission has always been to raise the profile of the Australian tech industry and showcase our world-class capability. Together with Austrade’s global resources, we can help scale the next Atlassian or Canva, and bring more investment and productivity growth to Australian shores”.

Austrade CEO Dr Paul Grimes welcomed the partnership and the establishment of a new national TradeStart role.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to supporting Australian tech companies as they scale their businesses globally. By working together with the TCA and Australia’s startups and scaleups, we can create even more opportunities for the sector to expand and thrive.”

The TCA and Austrade partnership underscores a shared commitment to growing Australia’s tech sector and strengthening Australia’s position as world-leader in technology.