About

Dr Julie Wheway is the AusIndustry Regional Manager for Sydney. Her role is to provide impartial, trusted guidance to startups and SMEs. She also nurtures partnerships and networks, provides connections, and helps businesses navigate local, state and federal government support and programs.

Prior to joining AusIndustry, Julie was a commercialisation specialist, facilitator, and mentor with over ten years of experience at the interface of research and industry. With a deep understanding of Australia’s R&D sector, Julie spent a decade taking new ideas to market by developing and implementing commercialisation strategies for research organisations and innovative businesses across many STEM sectors.

Julie also had a successful 15-year academic career in medical research, was the recipient of the prestigious NHRMC postdoctoral fellowship, and has a PhD in Immunology.