The series of workshops will be hosted by Austrade's Trade and Investment Commissioner to South Asia, Mary Overington. 

Over the course of the workshop series, Austrade will be supported by key partners, including Investment NSW, Global Victoria, the Department of State Development for South Australia and Trade and Investment Queensland, as well as industry partners, Fintech Australia, Australian Sports Technology Network and Tech Council of Australia.

The roadshow provides a strategic platform for Australian businesses with capabilities across digital technology and health to explore and expand into one of the world's fastest growing regions. By participating, you will:

• gain market intelligence and actionable insights across key South Asian markets
• understand pathways to market, effective export strategies and opportunities to participate in upcoming in-market engagements
• identify and validate tech & health opportunities
• build strategic connections with government and industry stakeholders
• leverage Austrade’s expertise and on-the-ground insights
• learn from market experiences and success stories
• strengthen your South Asia market entry and growth strategy

View the program here to find a session near you and discover upcoming in-market engagements. 

Why South Asia?

South Asia is entering a new phase of digital growth, creating significant opportunities for Australian businesses across emerging technology and innovation ecosystems.

India

India combines unmatched market scale with strong government support and deep technology capability, making it a leading destination for collaboration in AI, cyber, quantum, fintech, healthtech and agtech. Home to more than 900 million internet users, India is experiencing rapid digital adoption, with 73% of businesses planning to expand AI use in 2025. Government initiatives, including the National Mission on Quantum Technologies and the Australia–India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership, alongside one of the world's fastest-growing digital health markets and the second-largest agtech startup ecosystem, continue to create significant opportunities for Australian businesses. India is emerging as a global hub for digital innovation and healthcare transformation, making it a strategic market for Australian companies seeking growth, talent, and scalable innovation. From digital health platforms and AI-driven solutions to MedTech manufacturing and clinical partnerships, India offers the scale and ecosystem needed to accelerate business outcomes.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's large, youthful population and rapid digitalisation are driving demand across fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity and agtech.

• with 169 million mobile and 120 million internet users, the country is well positioned for digital innovation, while the fintech market is projected to grow from USD 1.6 billion to USD 12.1 billion by 2030
• Australia's growing trade relationship provides a strong foundation to expand collaboration into higher-value technology sectors, including digital health, cybersecurity and agtech, despite short-term economic headwinds.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is transforming into a digitally enabled economy, combining government-led reform, a skilled workforce and growing demand for innovative technology solutions across multiple sectors.

• ambitious target to grow the digital economy from AUD 5.3 billion to AUD 21.4 billion by 2030. 
• strong pipeline of opportunities across AI, fintech, digital health, agtech and cybersecurity.
• Government commitment to digital transformation through the National Digital Economy Strategy 2030 (DIGIECON)
• increasing demand for solutions that support financial inclusion, healthcare modernisation and food security.
• cybersecurity market projected to reach AUD 356 million by 2030 as digital adoption accelerates

Nepal

Nepal's fast-growing digital economy is creating opportunities across technology services, cloud computing, AI and agtech.

• Supported by a young, skilled workforce and an expanding IT outsourcing sector, demand for digital solutions is rising across finance, healthcare and education, with the public cloud market forecast to grow at a 22.8% CAGR between 2025 and 2030
• Increasing adoption of AI and machine learning, alongside an emerging agtech sector focused on modernising agriculture, positions Nepal as an emerging technology market.