Western Sydney University Launch Pad plays a pivotal role in transforming the regional economy towards an innovation-driven future. The Launch Pad is a Technology Business Incubator, providing a supportive eco-system for early-stage businesses in the Western Sydney region. Launch Pad also runs the Startup SydWest Program, a 12-month duration accelerator program supporting advanced technology start-ups working in high-growth industry sectors or using technologies where there is potential to drive international market opportunities, particularly within the Asia Pacific region. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.