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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Connected Futures Hub Program
DESCRIPTION:Calling Regional WA Women Founders ​\nWe are looking for 10 ambitious women founders based in regional Western Australia who are building scalable businesses and are ready to develop their growth and investment strategy. \nThe Connected Futures Hub gives you six months to learn that language\, while deepening your understanding of your own business\, sharpening your strategy and building the confidence to walk into any investor conversation ready.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-connected-futures-hub-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T130000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO ON Prime #20
DESCRIPTION:ON Prime is a free\, nine-week program that helps research teams turn great ideas into real-world impact. Open to all disciplines and project stages\, Prime guides teams of two to five through customer discovery\, communication skills and evidence-building.\nWith support from expert facilitators\, you’ll identify who benefits most from your research and strengthen your ability to engage them. Sessions are delivered online every two weeks\, with time in between to explore your ecosystem and test what you learn. \nTo participate in ON Prime\, you must apply with a team of two to five people. One person needs to be a researcher at an Australian university or a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO). \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-on-prime-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T090000
DTSTAMP:20260701T002544Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Rio Tinto & Founders Factory Mining Tech Program
DESCRIPTION:Founders Factory and Rio Tinto have partnered to fund and accelerate technologies shaping the future of mining and expediting the path to industrial decarbonisation.\nOperating from our hub in Perth and remote\, the program offers founders access to Rio Tinto’s industrial expertise and advanced mining facilities in Western Australia\, in addition to a 4 month cohort-based support program led by expert operators.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-rio-tinto-founders-factory-mining-tech-program-2-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T051436Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Industry Partner EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Improve your organisation’s competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise\nBenefits: \n\nA multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students\nCost effective\, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies\n100% ownership of intellectual property\nSelect students appropriate to your project and skill-gap\n‘Test-drive’ students prior to potential employment\nA flexible participation mode (virtual\, in-person\, combination)\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-industry-partner-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T103952Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T103952Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program (Cohort 5)
DESCRIPTION:Operating from Perth\, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. \nTogether with the Government of Western Australia\, the accelerator supports startups restoring ecosystems and building scalable businesses across: \n– Water quality\n– Biodiversity\, land & forest restoration\n– Oceans & coastal resilience\n– Food & agriculture\n– Nature-positive industry & financing \nIt offers founders guidance from regional government\, and operational support across product development\, strategy and operations\, commercialisation\, data science\, partnerships\, and fundraising.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-government-founders-factory-nature-tech-program-cohort-5/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081443Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow - One Health: Digital\, Biosecurity & MedTech
DESCRIPTION:This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Australia\, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors: \nBiosecurity: people and animal health | Biosecurity: plant and environment health | Animal disease diagnostics | Biotherapeutics: biomedical manufacturing and medical devices | Developing and delivering complex therapeutics | Digital and AI solutions for healthcare | Supportive equipment including robotics | Other ideas related to the program sector. \nThe program will assist you in: \nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. | Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step. | Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept. | Gaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your R&D coach. | Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network. \nApply by 12 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-to-grow-one-health-digital-biosecurity-medtech/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T061846Z
CREATED:20260622T061846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T061846Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Firestarter Masterclass Series
DESCRIPTION:Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio\, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking\, creative problem solving\, and confident communication – no experience necessary. \nFirestarter is designed for Curtin staff and students who are curious about how entrepreneurial skills can support them no matter what their career ambitions. No matter whether you’re an employee\, running your own business\, or still studying\, Firestarter will equip you with the skills\, mindset and confidence often associated with successful entrepreneurs. \nOnline Masterclass Dates: Wed 15 July | Monday 3 August | Wed 26 August | Mon 7 September
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-firestarter-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T170000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CORE Start Program (extended)
DESCRIPTION:CORE Start is a fully supported\, six-month entrepreneurial development program for founders and innovators in Australia’s energy and resources sectors — at any stage of commercialisation. \nThrough structured workshops\, expert mentoring\, and access to CORE’s innovation ecosystem and infrastructure\, participants build the commercial skills to move from idea to market-ready opportunity. \nDesigned for founders and innovators working in Australia’s energy and resources sectors — including clean energy\, critical minerals\, advanced manufacturing\, automation\, robotics\, and industrial decarbonisation — the program delivers the four things that move an innovation from idea to market-ready opportunity: capability\, mentoring\, ecosystem\, and infrastructure.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-core-start-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260712T015647Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
DESCRIPTION:Spanning countries across South Asia Pacific\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, L’Oréal SAPMENA aims to identify innovative startups that can help propel L’Oréal’s Beauty Tech ambition by co-creating solutions for the future \nAlthough L’Oréal SAPMENA seeks early to mid-stage start-ups that fit the challenge themes\, the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program encourages applications from companies at all stages of fundraising. \nThe regional finals are held online for the Middle East\, India region\, Australia and New Zealand region\, and Southeast Asia region. The grand finale is an in-person event held in Singapore in November 2026. \nThe challenge focus areas are: \n\nCONNECTED BRAND EXPERIENCE: Creating immersive O+O experiences that merge content\, media\, and brand experience into unified ecosystems connection.\nCREATORS & AFFILIATES: Unlocking the power of creators and affiliate networks to amplify brand reach\, build authentic consumer trust and drive performance at scale.\nAI POWERED COMMERCE: Deploying AI to deliver intelligent\, connected commerce experiences across online and offline environments\, enabling consumers to discover\, engage and buy seamlessly.\nINNOVATION FOR GOOD: Designing responsible innovation that places ethics\, privacy\, inclusivity and sustainability at its core\, creating solutions that are good for people and the planet.\nSCIENCE FOR BEAUTY: Combining deep science with intelligent technology to accelerate ingredient discovery\, elevate product innovation and deliver transformative beauty performance.\n\nProgram benefits include \n\nTrip to Singapore\, home of L’Oréal SAPMENA (T&Cs apply) and inside tour of L’Oréal SAPMENA’s brands\, functions\, and facilities\nL’Oréal-funded co-pilot opportunity with L’Oréal SAPMENA markets and brands\nAccess to the network and resources of the world’s biggest beauty company\nPersonalized mentorship with key L’Oréal experts\, leaders\, and partners\n\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-loreal-big-bang-beauty-tech-innovation-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260717T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T075152Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MedTech Global Pitch Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The Global Pitch Showdown invites high-potential health startups from around the world to explore market opportunities\, build strategic connections\, and gain visibility on an international stage. \nFour selected international finalists will pitch live in Osaka to investors\, corporates\, partners\, and global health ecosystem leaders. Startups will also take part in a curated immersion experience designed to deepen Japan market understanding and support meaningful ecosystem engagement. \nThis is an opportunity to test market interest\, develop relationships\, and explore pathways for growth in one of Asia’s leading biomedical innovation corridors. \nJoin the information session online\, 9 July \nInternational applications close 17 July
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-medtech-global-pitch-showdown/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081039Z
CREATED:20260615T081039Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Bloom Launchpad Program
DESCRIPTION:Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree.\nLaunchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom’s co-working space\, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to investors and the public at end of the semester. Students are encouraged to continue their start-ups after the unit concludes. \nDeadline for the next cohort: 19 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-bloom-launchpad-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T074627Z
CREATED:20260627T074627Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Google for Startups Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed and Series A (or equivalent) Australian and New Zealand startups building AI&ML-driven platforms and products.\nThe Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New Zealand connects founders with the best people\, products and practices to help them grow\, leveraging Google’s AI&ML technical expertise and global networks to support startups’ success.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-google-for-startups-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T072944Z
CREATED:20260617T081818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T072944Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Designed for local founders with dreams of scaling their business\, the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator is a six-week program\, tailor-made for early-stage founders looking to grow.\nThis program is FREE thanks to the support of the City of Perth. Applications are now open and close on 20 July\, 2026. \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-plus-eight-accelerator-program-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T075636Z
CREATED:20260707T035855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T075636Z
UID:10007866-1784649600-1784653200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC 2.0) EOIs
DESCRIPTION:The Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC 2.0) aligns Australian researchers\, startups and SMEs with leading Indian manufacturers in the renewable energy industry.\nSupporting your R&D pathway to commercialisation\, this program connects you online and in-person with collaborative Indian industry partners to scale your renewable energy solutions\, in the areas of solar photovoltaics\, battery\, hydrogen and electrification technologies\, and associated technology supporting the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. \nThis mutually beneficial program leverages Australian technology and research expertise paired with Indian manufacturing scalability. Our Program Facilitators work with you to build opportunities for two-way investment and the commercialisation of advanced renewable solutions and technologies. \nAustralian participating organisations are also eligible for $55\,000 grant funding to support the adaptation of research and technologies to respond to Indian manufacturing challenges.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-technology-commercialisation-challenge-tcc-2-0-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T051541Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Student Applications
DESCRIPTION:We provide hands-on experience in an industry setting\, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment\n\n\n\n\nBenefits: \n\n\nAn industry placement working in a team on a defined project \n\n\nA scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions) \n\n\nWeekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics \n\n\nWeekly training in Biodesign methodology & professional skills \n\n\nA flexible participation mode (in-person\, remote or combination) \n\n\nConnections with industry & potential employment opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-student-applications/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T024417Z
CREATED:20260628T050914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T024417Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Future Founders Emerging Ag Industries
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open for the Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries Program!\n\n\n\n\nAre you 18–25 and curious about the future of agriculture\, sustainability\, innovation or technology?\nDo you want to explore real career and entrepreneurship pathways in Australia’s fastest‑growing emerging industries?\nFuture Founders: Emerging Ag Industries is a 12‑week\, industry‑led program designed to give young people hands‑on exposure\, mentoring and skills to kickstart a future focussed career in an emerging agriculture industry. \nApplications close 24th of July.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-future-founders-emerging-ag-industries/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T135550Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AI Founder Sprint 2026
DESCRIPTION:The AI Founder Sprint\, delivered by Plus Eight in partnership with Superteam Australia and the Solana\, is an 8-week program for founders building the next generation of AI-native businesses. \nOver eight weeks\, you’ll work alongside experienced mentors\, founders\, technical experts and investors — gaining the network\, tools and focused environment to validate ideas\, build products\, reach customers and grow as an AI founder. \nWeekly masterclasses will focus on product\, go-to-market\, unit economics\, fundraising and agentic AI. Technical sessions with Superteam Australia’s mentors include hands-on time with agentic payments and onchain tooling. The program is AI-first\, and engagement with onchain tooling is optional. \nOpen to Perth-based founders or those able to travel weekly. The program is free to participate\, with 10 places available. Applications close – Friday 24 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ai-founder-sprint-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T075633Z
CREATED:20260627T075633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T075633Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Y Combinator Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to December in San Francisco.\nThe overall goal of YC is to help startups really take off. They arrive at YC at all different stages. Some haven’t even started working yet\, and others have been launched for a year or more. But whatever stage a startup is at when they arrive\, the goal is to help them to be in dramatically better shape 3 months later. \nFor 3 months\, it’s all startup\, all the time. Everyone around you—us\, the other founders in your batch\, the alumni\, the speakers\, the investors—wants to help your startup succeed. \nLearn more about the program here \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-y-combinator-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065941Z
CREATED:20260530T045026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T065941Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) Program
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation’s (CERI) Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) program is all about unlocking the potential of women in deep-tech and accelerating more female-led\, investment-ready ventures that will help diversify Western Australia’s economy. \nIf you’re building something where the hardest part is proving the core idea actually works\, you’re in deep tech. This is the space where progress is about resolving real technical unknowns. It’s the technology or research that requires experimentation\, iteration\, and often entirely new approaches. \nThe program is designed to support women founders in deep tech by providing structured training\, mentorship\, and direct pathways to investment. Delivered in alignment with national innovation priorities\, it supports participants to overcome existing barriers\, and scale impactful ventures. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCERI entrepreneurship program scholarships\nMentorship with expert female leaders\nOpportunity to apply for Residency within CERI’s purpose-built Nedlands facility\, a professional ecosystem of start-up entrepreneurs\nCurated events and connections across research\, industry and startup investment\nAccess to our investor showcase at the end of the 12 month program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-female-innovators-in-research-science-and-technology-first-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T101119Z
CREATED:20260701T071453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T101119Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) Round 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to scale your agrifood solution into Thailand?\nVEP Round 1: Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development \nThe Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) is a twelve-week program that connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and small and medium enterprises with research\, industry and market opportunities across both countries. The VEP unlocks opportunities to collaborate on research\, attend premium events\, build ventures\, accelerate business growth\, share local market insights\, and access coaching and mentoring. Applications for VEP Round 1: Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development are NOW OPEN and will close on Sunday 31 July 2026 at 11.30pm AEST. \nFor more details and full eligibility\, visit the VEP website.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-thailand-australia-venture-exchange-program-vep-round-1/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083948Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:The Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) is a twelve-week program that connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and small-to-medium enterprises with research\, industry and market opportunities across both countries. Three rounds will be delivered over 2026 and 2027\, focusing on sustainable agrifood systems development.\nThe VEP supports entrepreneurs to engage with agrifood systems and research in new markets\, foster connection with industry partners and build their capabilities and market readiness. Through intensive coaching\, mentoring\, market familiarisation visits and first class events\, participating teams are supported to: \n\nexplore new reciprocal market opportunities\nprovide support in developing effective go-to-market strategies\nengage across the value chain in both countries to identify synergies and build partnerships.\n\nThe Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program is sponsored by the Australian Government ‘s Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program\, and managed by CSIRO\, Australia‘s national science agency\, in partnership with the Government of Thailand through the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Research University Network (RUN) Thailand. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-thailand-australia-venture-exchange-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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