Why Fast Track?

Finding success in the US is one of the most rewarding and most difficult challenges facing innovative technology companies going global. The following challenges are often insurmountable for technology companies when entering the US market:

• Companies don’t have access to in market networks
• Companies are under capitalized
• Companies don’t receive the right business advice
• Companies are under prepared and have unrealistic expectations

The Fast Track to the US Program is designed to address these challenges and create a clear path to US export success.

The Fast Track program will:

• Deliver tangible and measurable increases in the value of Victorian technology businesses sourced from US based activities
• Provide a shorter time to the US market
• Reduce the costs and risks of US market entry
• Improve the performance of Victorian businesses in the US market

The program is managed by ANZA Technology Network, the leading network which has assisted over 200 Australian and New Zealand technology companies into the US market since 2002.

1. It is designed to achieve real business results for companies committed to successful US commercialization.
2. It is a carefully staged program over a 15-month period. It doesn’t promise quick results from quick advice.
3. The program is run and managed from the US providing access to the rich ANZA network of technology executives within the US.
4. The program leverages leading US mentors who will guide companies through the US commercialization process over the 15-month period with the assistance of an ANZA Technology Network Project Director.
5. The program represents a valuable investment for companies serious about success in the US. Alternative market entry programs from independent US consultants can run at $10,000-$15,000 per month.
6. No other program combines market preparation, mentoring advice, in market introductions and milestone management over a 15-month period.