About Us
We partner with Australia’s most innovative companies, accelerating their growth through funding and corporate affairs services. We have scientific, commercialisation and Australian policy expertise, helping our clients unlock funding and strategic partnerships that drive market success.
Our clients frequently appear on Australia’s Top 100 Innovators list and include recipients of the Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation and Order of Australia honours.
Our mission is simple: to help emerging life science companies make their positive impact on the world.
Leadership
Megan O’Connor, PhD, MBA leads Kantara Consulting with a deep commitment to her clients’ success. Formerly the National Life Science Leader for Government Funding at Deloitte, she also brings experience in an emerging ASX-listed Australian biotech and academic research, completing her PhD in Neurobiology.
Megan bridges the worlds of science, business, and government, ensuring Kantara Consulting delivers strategic, high-impact results.
We help emerging life science companies make their positive impact on the world.
Current Offerings
During April and May 2026 we are offering special CRC-P focused services.
CRC-P Strategy Session
A focused 90-minute strategy session to help you assess, shape and strengthen your CRC-P Application.
CRC-P can be a strong funding pathway — but only if the project is the right fit, the consortium is credible, and the application is positioned clearly.
This session is designed for Australian SMEs seeking an expert view on whether their CRC-P opportunity is worth pursuing, what needs strengthening, and how to move forward with greater clarity.
In this focused 90-minute strategy session, we will help you:
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test whether your project is a strong CRC-P fit
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strengthen project framing and positioning
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clarify partner roles and contributions
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prioritise the most important next steps
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You will also receive:
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a concise written summary
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tailored tips and recommendations
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clear next steps for moving forward
Investment: $1,500 + GST
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Contact Us
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