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Ecopha Named Finalist for the FundFindrs Deep Tech Award at ATC26
Ecopha Biotech has been officially selected as a finalist in the Deep Tech Award category for the 2026 Australian Technologies Competition (ATC26), recognizing our work in transforming industries through complex technical innovation.
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The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC26) recently announced its finalists for this year's program. Out of more than 240 initial applications and 95 semi-finalists, the competition has been narrowed down to just 33 finalists across 11 technology categories.
Ecopha is honored to be recognized in the Deep Tech Award category, sponsored by R&D Tax Incentive experts FundFindrs. We congratulate our fellow category finalists, Space CoLAB and Thela Metals, and look forward to pitching at the Finals in Sydney.
This article covers the official finalist announcement posted by Deep Tech category sponsor FundFindrs.
Accelerating the Next Generation
The Australian Technologies Competition plays a vital role in connecting innovative companies with investors, mentors, and industry leaders.
By validating scalable platforms through rigorous review, the ATC helps accelerate the next generation of Australian success stories, bridging the gap between research and commercial-scale deployment.
R&D Excellence
Solving complex technical challenges through advanced bioprocessing.
Sponsorship
Supported by FundFindrs, highlighting the value of deep tech scaling.
Australian Hub
Strengthening the domestic innovation ecosystem and bioeconomy.
Finals Night
Pitching live at the ATC26 Awards Night at the Ivy, Sydney.
Supporting the Deep Tech category is a natural fit for us, as it recognises companies solving complex technical challenges and developing technologies with the potential to transform industries.
Transforming Industries
Ecopha's nomination validates our mission to replace legacy petroleum infrastructure with sustainable, circular bio-alternatives. Deep tech platforms are essential for driving this global transition forward.
We continue to demonstrate that advanced biotechnology can scale commercially to meet the demands of heavy industries.
See You in Sydney
The calibre of innovation coming out of Australia's deep tech ecosystem continues to impress, and the finals on September 15 will showcase this momentum.
Tickets for the live pitches and Award Night at the Ivy, Sydney, are available now at austechcomp.com.
View the Official Announcement
Read the original post by FundFindrs and join the conversation as we celebrate the best of Australian deep tech innovation.
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