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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the 10th Plus Eight Accelerator cohort.\nDesigned for founders ready to build and scale high growth startups\, this six-month program provides access to seed funding\, world-class mentorship\, and international opportunities. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-plus-eight-accelerator-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Climate LaunchPad Global Competition
DESCRIPTION:ClimateLaunchpad will help you take the first steps to shape your green or sustainable idea into a business\, build a plan\, craft a compelling pitch\, and turn early vision into real-world impact. \nHave a green business or idea you want to develop further? Then join our competition. You don’t need a business plan yet\, early ideas are welcome. The programme is free and all applicants get free access to an online green start-up mini-course. Accepted participants get a 3-day boot camp\, mentoring\, and the chance to compete in National and Regional finals. Top performers win a trip to the Global Grand Final in Singapore. \nAustralian Cohort information: available to any resident across the whole country who is able to make their way to Sydney for the 11-13 of June (and on the 25th of July for the Pitch Event). Bootcamps will run over three days in the afternoon from 2-8pm. After boot camps and training\, all teams will have the opportunity to pitch in front of judges\, with the top 1 securing a trip to attend the Global Grand Final (but not pitch) and the top 3 will then will move onto the Regional Finals\, which will be held virtually on August 29. At the Regional finals teams will pitch to industry-renowned judges and the top 2 teams are chosen to compete in the Global Grand Final in Vienna
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-climate-launchpad-global-competition/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260518T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher or innovator with minimal commercialisation experience? Gain valuable entrepreneurship insights and connect with experienced professionals and defence industry experts with the Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp \n\nFormat: 2-day intensive workshops\nDelivery: Across Australia\, both in-person (Adelaide & Canberra) and online\nDate for Online Bootcamp: 17-18 June 2026\nCost: Free\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nEngage with the Defence Market: Learn how to navigate and engage with the defence sector.\nInteractive Activities: Participate in hands-on activities to enhance your learning experience.\nValue Proposition Pitch Session: Develop and pitch your value proposition for the Australian Defence Force with feedback from expert panels.\nExpert Feedback: Receive constructive feedback to refine your business models and commercialisation strategies.\n\nPurpose\nThese workshops aim to support innovators in understanding the defence market\, developing value propositions for the Australian Defence Force\, refining business models\, and planning early-stage commercialisation approaches. \nSubmit Your Application by 18 May 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-trailblazer-commercialisation-bootcamp-online/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T031348Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WASEC Social Impact Incubator 2026
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open for the WASEC Social Impact Incubator 2026 – WA’s only program of its kind.\nSix months of expert mentoring\, practical tools\, and a community of purpose-driven founders building businesses that make a real difference in WA. \nApply by 18 May 2026 → wasec.org.au/incubator
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wasec-social-impact-incubator-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260524T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T014408Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Quantum Australia NextQ (Cohort 2\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Have a quantum technology with real commercial potential? NextQ is where breakthrough research becomes market-ready momentum.\nAcross a structured 20-week startup accelerator\, NextQ supports new quantum ventures\, (incorporated for less than 18 months)\, in their transition from technical validation to commercial and investor readiness. \nParticipants must be able to fly and attend first week and last week in person (Accommodation and flights provided by Quantum Australia) . \nCohort 2 runs from 25 June – 5 Nov (Applications close 24 May 2026) \nLearn more and apply here \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-quantum-australia-nextq-cohort-2-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260525T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T074938Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: VentureIn Internship Program
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for Venture UWA’s 2026 Startup Internship Program! \nThis is a great opportunity to gain real startup experience\, build in-demand skills\, and work alongside some of UWA’s most amazing student founders. \nOver the course of the program\, you’ll work directly with an early-stage startup participating in Venture UWA’s Incubator Program\, contributing to real projects\, solving real problems\, and gaining firsthand exposure to the fast-paced world of innovation and entrepreneurship. \nInternship opportunities are available across:\n• AI Strategy\n• Software Development\n• Marketing Strategy & Content Creation\n• Market Research\n• Program Coordination \nWhether you’re interested in startups\, technology\, strategy\, creativity\, problem-solving\, operations\, or innovation\, this program is designed to help you develop practical skills while building valuable industry experience and connections.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-venturein-internship-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260529T163000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WAGES Grant Development Workshop for Clinician Researchers
DESCRIPTION:WA Grant Excellence Service (WAGES) Grant Workshops\nIn-person and virtual workshops for teams to improve their grant applications with an initial emphasis on early- and mid-career researchers\, clinician-researchers\, innovators and startups who are the next generation of research and innovation leaders critical to WA’s future health and economic outcomes. Those who attend the grant workshops will also have access to tailored\, high-value support through Strategic Reviews and Independent Expert Reviews. \nRegister by 29 May 2026 – Grant Development Workshop for Clinician Researchers WA Grant Excellence Service (WAGES)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wages-grant-development-workshop-for-clinician-researchers/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Taronga Group RealTechx Asset Impact Program
DESCRIPTION:This program connects high-impact technology companies with some of the world’s largest owners and operators of real estate and infrastructure assets\, creating a direct pathway to pilot and scale solutions across their portfolios. \nPrevious program participants have collaborated with our partners to deploy a range of technologies\, including development software\, asset-level hardware\, and smart energy\, water\, and operational solutions. Collectively\, these 65+ companies have leveraged the program to secure more than 100+ projects with our program partners and have gone on to raise more than US$1 billion in funding in total. \nFollowing the finalisation of priorities for this year’s program\, applications have been extended until the end of May. Priority areas include\, but are not limited to:\n1. Lowering Embodied Carbon – Low-carbon concrete and other building materials\, design and planning for carbon efficiency\n2. Energy Efficiency – High performance HVAC and HVAC optimisation\, non-HVAC efficiency upgrades\, other technologies for energy security and resilience\n3. Operational Efficiency – Robotics for self-storage\, cleaning and facilities management\, plus Al agents for data processing and workflows\n4. Capital Efficiency – Modular fit-outs for commercial and retail assets\, low-capex efficiency improvements\, and energy-as-a-service solutions\n5. Tenant Experience – Tenant engagement strategies and revenue optimisation \nDeadline extended to 31 May 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-taronga-group-realtechx-asset-impact-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260531T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043712Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow: Agrifood WA
DESCRIPTION:CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow: Agrifood and Agtech (Western Australia) program\nWestern Australian agrifood and agtech small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are invited to strengthen their innovation capability through a free program designed to help turn early-stage ideas into practical research and development (R&D) plans. \nApplications close on 31 May. Apply now.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-innovate-to-grow-agrifood-wa-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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