BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//WA Innovation Calendar - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:WA Innovation Calendar
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WA Innovation Calendar
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Perth
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0800
TZOFFSETTO:+0800
TZNAME:AWST
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T061838Z
CREATED:20260523T061838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T061838Z
UID:10007658-1780416000-1780419600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Spacecubed AI Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Spacecubed’s AI Fellowship is a 3-month\, in-person program designed for ambitious founders ready to build and launch AI-driven products. Whether you’re refining an idea or accelerating an early build\, this residency gives you the structure\, tools and environment to move fast. \nWe’re selecting twelve high-potential teams to embed inside our innovation hubs in Perth and Western Sydney — working side-by-side as one connected national cohort. \nFellows gain access to compute\, hands-on support\, curated customer and investor pathways\, and a focused environment built for execution. No noise. No theory. Just momentum. \nIn 90 days\, you’ll move from concept to a validated product — with the foundations in place to scale.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-spacecubed-ai-fellowship/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T051348Z
CREATED:20260503T051341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T051348Z
UID:10007579-1780585200-1780588800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Ignition Scholarships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs\, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions\, expert clinics\, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.\nIn 2026\, there are 20 fully funded scholarships (valued at $3\,750 each) available for the Curtin Ignition program. Eligibility criteria for each of the 2026 scholarship can be found in the PDFs below. \n\nCity of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nDPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students\, individuals\, or businesses in the agrifood\, fibre\, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nLandgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nPeel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nRCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nTown of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nWrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\n\nKey dates\n\n\nIgnition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.\nApplications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.\nScholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.\nFully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-ignition-scholarships/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260603T102209Z
CREATED:20260603T102209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T102209Z
UID:10007692-1780819200-1780822800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow Agrifood (WA)
DESCRIPTION:Innovate to Grow is a free 8-week online\, self-paced learning program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative technologies or solutions in the agriculture and food industry in Western Australia. \nThis program will assist you in: \n\nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity\nAccessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step\nApplying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept\nGaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your R&D coach\nCollaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.\n\nApply by 7 June
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agrifood-innovate-to-grow-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025040Z
CREATED:20260504T025040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T025040Z
UID:10007590-1781280000-1781283600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DeepStart Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:DeepStart is designed for early stage Australian teams building technology solutions grounded in research and scientific innovation.\nEligible teams include: \n\nResearchers developing technologies with commercial potential\nStartups commercialising scientific or engineering breakthroughs\nInnovative SMEs developing technology-enabled business models\n\nTechnology areas supported include\, but are not limited to: \n\nCritical minerals and processing technologies\nEnergy systems and transition technologies\nResource and mining technologies\nAdvanced manufacturing and enabling deep technologies\nAI-enabled productivity tools\n\nBacked by the RTCM Trailblazer\, with supporting funding from Melt Ventures\, DeepStart offers one of the largest pools of early-stage accelerator funding in Australia\, alongside direct access to national and international pathways through partners Cicada Innovations and Greentown Labs. \n\n\n\nDeepStart will run from Thursday\, 30 July to Thursday\, 8 October\, with six fortnightly sessions held on Thursday afternoons\, delivered in person in Perth and online for interstate teams. The program concludes with the DeepStart Industry & Investor Showcase on Tuesday\, 20 October.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-deepstart-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T084604Z
CREATED:20260531T084604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T084604Z
UID:10007680-1781280000-1781283600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Quantum Australia Industry Internship Program
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Australia is pleased to announce an opportunity to support industry engagement through the WA Node’s Quantum Australia Co-Funded Industry Internship Program.\nFive internships are available\, each with $10\,000-$15\,000 in funding to support a student placement with an industry partner. \nAll students (Undergraduate\, Honours\, Masters\, PhD candidates\, post-Docs) and interested parties (Staff\, Researchers\, Academics ect) are invited to propose internship projects by identifying a suitable industry partner or Government organisations and defining a quantum-focused project scope. \nEligible internship models may include early career researchers or research students\, or industry or Government staff undertaking collaborative research with academic supervision. We welcome projects spanning areas such as quantum computing\, quantum communications\, and quantum sensing. \nEOI close 5pm WST Friday\, 12 June 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-quantum-australia-industry-internship-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T100829Z
CREATED:20260515T040328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T100829Z
UID:10007635-1781283600-1781287200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Female Founders in Tech Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Built for WA female founders solving problems with technology.\n\n\n\n\nA specialised pathway for WA Female Founders in Tech. A holistic 6-month accelerator delivered by We Are Emersyn and ACS Labs.  Equity-free.\n\n\n\n\n\nA virtual-first program with in-person Perth workshops anchoring each stage. From CEO mindset to Demo Day pitch — the months map a clear path from where you are now to the next level. \n\nIncludes: Mentor-led growth\, matched to your business\, A national tech network you can actually access\, Tools and frameworks to give you the operational systems to grow\, A path to capital\, a Demo Day that puts you in the room\, and more. \n\nApplications close Friday 12 June\, 6pm AWST. \nLearn more and apply
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-elevate-female-founders-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WeAreEmersynTechAccelerator.png
ORGANIZER;CN="We Are Emersyn":MAILTO:megan@weareemersyn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260621T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T024709Z
CREATED:20260618T024709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T024709Z
UID:10007774-1782057600-1782061200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Quantum Australia NewQ Program
DESCRIPTION:Have a quantum idea that could change the world? NewQ is where you make it happen.\nAcross an intensive 8-week online program\, you’ll move from concept to clarity\, testing your idea\, refining your business model\, and building the confidence to take it to market. \nOver the 8-week online program\, you’ll: \n\n\nValidate your idea with end-users and gain market insights. \n\n\nExplore business models that make your technology commercially viable. \n\n\nReceive one-on-one expert coaching \n\n\nConnect with the Quantum Ecosystem \n\n\nAnd upon successful completion\, each team may be eligible for a discretionary $10\,000 award!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-quantum-australia-newq-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260629T223000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260629T233000
DTSTAMP:20260622T060951Z
CREATED:20260622T060951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T060951Z
UID:10007781-1782772200-1782775800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Latitude 37 Program
DESCRIPTION:Latitude 37 is a new program from Airwallex designed to accelerate young Australian founders building AI-focused products\, services\, or business models.\nYou are eligible if AI is central to your product\, service\, or business model\, you’re aged 25 or under at the application deadline\, you’re an Australian citizen\, permanent resident\, or have local roots\, and you’re still early stage (and haven’t raised more than AUD$1\,000\,000 in external funding before the deadline). \nBenefits for successful applicants: \n100k Grant: No equity. No debt. The grant is yours to deploy however you need\, runway\, hiring\, infrastructure\, so you can stay focused on building. \nTravel: Two intensive trips to San Francisco and Singapore tech hubs. Time with investors\, founders\, and customers who can accelerate your progress. \nAccess: Meet mentors\, domain experts\, potential investors\, and customers from across the Airwallex ecosystem who can open doors that would otherwise take years to reach. \nApply by 29 June 2026 | Learn more 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-latitude-37-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR