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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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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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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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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
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