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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Industry PhD Program
DESCRIPTION:The National Industry PhD Program will create powerful new opportunities for industry\, universities\, and PhD candidates to work together. This prestigious program will forge new pathways for researchers to connect the worlds of academia and industry\, opening the door to an array of new career opportunities for PhD candidates. It will make it easier for Australian industry to reach into our country’s inspiring talent pool of PhD candidates\, helping to boost the research heft of Australian businesses. \nOver ten years\, the National Industry PhD Program will train 1300 PhD candidates in industry-research engagement\, powerfully deepening links between industry and the research community. \nThe Program consists of two streams: \n\nThe Industry Linked PhD stream offers a stipend boost and support for PhD candidates to undertake research projects co-designed by universities and industry.\nThe Industry Researcher PhD stream supports industry professionals to do a PhD while retaining their job and salary in industry.\n\nRound 6 is now open and closes 15 August. Learn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-national-industry-phd-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: InnovationAus Awards for Excellence 2025
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Leadership Award \nThis award honours individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in guiding the development of a product\, service\, or successful commercial research outcome. These leaders excel in balancing the big picture with attention to detail\, serving as mentors to high performers and driving collaboration to maximise commercial value or social impact. \nPaul Shelter Disrupter of the Year \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis award celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact on their respective sectors by demonstrating an unwavering vision for what is possible. They predict future trends\, identify new opportunities\, and take bold risks\, driving disruptive change through a relentless focus on challenges and opportunities\, coupled with a willingness to fight. Exceptional disruptors from any sector – public\, private\, institutional research\, NGOs\, or government – are eligible for this award. \nFinalists will be announced September 2025. Nominations for these two awards close 15 August. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovationaus-awards-for-excellence-2025/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships 2026
DESCRIPTION:What are the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships?\nThe Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. \nA Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for recipients to take 12 months\, supported by $180\,000\, to focus on their existing projects that have the potential to achieve positive outcomes for society and the environment\, supporting initiatives that align with one or more of the program themes of inclusion & equality\, sustainability & environment including climate change\, or human\, civil & legal rights. \nFellows receive a combination of time\, resources and a program of support to help progress their existing work\, and grow and scale their impact. \nWhat is offered?\nUp to $180\,000 is available to each Fellow for their 12-month Fellowship comprising a stipend of $140\,000 and up to $40\,000 for approved project expenses. Project expenses are those directly related to the Fellowship from its commencement such as renting a separate workspace (if required)\, travel and contracting of external expertise\, and available on a reimbursement basis. During the 12-months\, Fellows have access to a range of supports including a panel of experts\, who meet quarterly\, a mentor and the network of past Fellows. \n\nThe 2026 iteration of the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships program has opened for Expressions of Interest (EoIs). EoIs are due by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 17 August 2025. \nPlease ensure that you read the program criteria\, and that you and your initiative are eligible\, before commencing and submitting an EoI. \nThe EoI form is available here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-kenneth-myer-innovation-fellowships-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250825T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:The WA Business Awards recognise the very best: from the non-profits striving to make a difference\, to the large organisations making waves in their sector\, right down to the small businesses creating impact in their local communities. These awards recognise the WA businesses that rise above.\nIt takes perseverance\, ingenuity and courage to build a sustainable business in today’s evolving landscape. This is your chance to share that story and be recognised for it. \nWhy Enter?\nThe story of your business is intrinsically tied to its success; it is what makes it unique and the WA Business Awards showcase this. The visibility and credibility that the awards process provides is an invaluable tool to reward your employees\, elevate your brand and promote your enterprise to potential stakeholders. It is an industry benchmark that sets you apart and lifts your business above the rest. \nRewarding achievement\n\n\nCategory winners receive $10\,000 in value towards an extensive Business News campaign\, including invaluable editorial coverage and publicity. The overall winner is further elevated\, receiving a total $20\,000 in value.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-business-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards
DESCRIPTION:Recognising excellence across the waste and resource recovery sector\nThe waste and resource recovery sector is continuing to build capacity\, innovate\, and influence governments and communities. The leaders of the waste industry know that this sector does more than just provide an essential service to millions of people – it has the potential to be a driver of economic growth within Australia. \nThe Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards are held in partnership with and during Waste Expo Australia. The Awards facilitate a higher level of network integration and development opportunities for those who are active in Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry\, as well as acknowledging and celebrating outstanding achievements within this sector. \nNominate by 25th August 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-waste-innovation-recycling-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250828T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: KCA Australasian Research Commercialisation Awards
DESCRIPTION:Have you enabled an outstanding industry partnership\, spin-out\, licensing deal\, or a HASS initiative that’s created real impact beyond academia? Or do you know a research commercialisation professional who deserves recognition?  \nThe KCA Australasian Research Commercialisation Awards celebrate the high-impact achievements of innovators and commercialisation teams from our member organisations. \nAward Categories\nBest Industry-Research Collaboration\nFor a significant and successful industry-research collaboration comprising any/all facets of research commercialisation\, contract research\, consulting services\, training programs\, infrastructure programs\, community programs\, and other collaborative research engagement activities spanning at least 18 months. \nBest Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Initiative of the Year\nFor a significant and successful Humanities and Social Science (HASS) initiative implemented in the previous 18 months\, that has successfully transferred knowledge\, methods\, tools\, or creative outputs beyond the academic context\, generating demonstrable societal and/or commercial value for external partners\, communities\, industry\, government\, or the broader public. This could include initiatives involving translation of societal-focused research\, licensing of tools or methodologies\, spin-outs or start-ups rooted in HASS expertise\, policy influence platforms\, digital humanities tools\, creative technologies\, or social innovation ventures. \nBest Licensing Deal\nFor a significant and successful licensing deal. There must be evidence that the IP and knowledge transfer provided as part of the deal is being actively used by the licensee and provides a significant advantage or benefit. Particular emphasis will be placed on licensing to existing companies. \nBest Spin-out\nFor a significant and successful spin-out. There must be evidence that the IP and knowledge transfer provided as part of the spin-out is actively used by the new venture and provides a significant advantage or benefit in the past 5 years since spinning out. \nResearch Commercialisation Professional of the Year\nOpen to both established (senior) and emerging (mid-career) research commercialisation professionals who demonstrate best practice research commercialisation\, commitment to championing research commercialisation and a commitment to increasing commercialisation capability within their organisation and/ or the sector. \nKey Dates\n\n1 July 2025 – Nominations open\n28 August 2025 – Nomination deadline (5pm AEST)\n3 October 2025 – Finalists announced\n15 October 2025 – Awards announced and presented at the Annual Conference Dinner
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-kca-australasian-research-commercialisation-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Western Australian Planning Commission’s CoastWA program\, the Coastal Awards recognise work undertaken to enhance\, rehabilitate and adapt to threats and pressures along Western Australia’s extensive coastline. \nThis year\, nominations are invited across five categories: \n\nCoastal Champion\nCoastal Planning and Design\nCoastal Management\nEducation\, Engagement\, Science and Research\nCoastal Adaptation.\n\nNominations close 4 pm on Thursday 28 August 2025. Winners will be announced at the WA Coastal Forum hosted by WA Coastal and Marine Network on 27 October 2025.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-coastal-awards-for-excellence/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WiTWA Tech[+] Awards
DESCRIPTION:The WiTWA Tech[+] Awards celebrate and recognise women and allies who work in tech roles and organisations who are involved with education\, advocacy and research in technology related fields. \n\nTECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES:\n\nAdvocacy\, Community & Volunteering\nAI\, Robotics\, Data & Analytics\nArchitecture\, Development & QA\nCyber\, Security & Privacy\nDesign\, Analysis & Product Management\nDelivery\, Project Management & IT Support\nEntrepreneurship & Innovation\nDigital Creativity & Game Tech\nSales\, Marketing & Business Support\nSTEM Academia & Research\nSTEM/STEAM/Digital Education in Schools\n\nLearn more about eligibility\, criteria and the other categories available for these awards: DEADLINE: WiTWA Tech[+] Awards
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-witwa-tech-awards-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 2025 WA Heritage Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Heritage Awards recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation\, adaptive reuse\, interpretation\, tourism and promotion in Western Australia.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe awards attract extensive media interest\, ensuring that the industry\, government and community recognise and celebrate finalists and winners that demonstrate innovation and best practice. As well as showcasing the very best of heritage practices\, the awards also educate the wider community about the importance of conserving our cultural heritage. \nThey offer the opportunity to promote conservation projects internationally. Winners and commendations may be invited to have their project shortlisted for a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The cooperation between the Heritage Council and UNESCO has now seen six projects recognised on the international stage\, demonstrating the world-class standard of conservation work being undertaken in Western Australia. As well\, projects are being featured in the Heritage Matters eNewsletter\, the Department of Planning\, Lands and Heritage website and other promotional material.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-2025-wa-heritage-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Global Talent Attraction Program
DESCRIPTION:The Global Talent Attraction Program (GTAP) is a strategic initiative designed to fill critical capability gaps\, strengthen Australia’s sovereign research capacity\, and accelerate innovation across sectors of national importance. In achieving these ambitious goals\, the Australian Academy of Science is leading a national effort to rapidly recruit\, from the US\, world-class scientists and technologists whether they are returning Australians or leading international researchers to leading Australian research institutes\, universities\, and relevant organisations. Learn more about the program\nInformation for partnering organisations\nAustralian organisations are central to this program. By partnering with the Academy\, your organisation gains access to world-class talent while contributing to a national effort that strengthens Australia’s R&D capability. \nOrganisations are invited to submit a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) at any time. The EOI process helps the Academy team understand your organisation’s needs\, strategic priorities and capacity\, and helps them to identify options for partnership. \nCandidate merit pool \nThe Academy is opening a Candidate Merit Pool (CMP) call for applications to identify high-calibre candidates who wish to formally register their interest in relocating to Australia for matching with funded positions in Australian research institutes and organisations. The candidate merit pool is institution- and discipline-agnostic\, with an initial focus on candidates relocating from the United States to Australia. \nThe CMP welcomes applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional and outstanding. To be eligible for consideration\, applications to join the CMP must be sponsored by a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-global-talent-attraction-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250831T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Forbes Australia’s 30 Under 30 list
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for Forbes Australia’s 30 Under 30 list are now open for 2025.\nThe list celebrates the brightest young innovators\, leaders and entrepreneurs making waves in business and society. See who made the class of 2024. \nEligibility Criteria\nThis prestigious list honours individuals under 30 who have made exceptional contributions to\, and demonstrated remarkable potential in\, their respective fields. \nIf you are – or you know someone – creating the next Afterpay or Canva – nominate them now. \nDeadline 31 August 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-forbes-australias-30-under-30-list/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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