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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Cooperative Research Australia Excellence in Innovation Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Innovation Awards are proudly brought to you by Edith Cowan University to showcase and recognise the inspiring work and impact of industry-research collaboration in the Australian innovation ecosystem and the translation of research into commercial\, economic\, social and environmental outcomes that drive future prosperity for Australia. \nThe Awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner on Thursday 21 May 2026 as part of Collaborate Innovate in Perth. \nIf you know someone who has made an excellent contribution to Australia’s research and development system\, read about the award categories and consider nominating them. \nThere are 7 categories for awards: \n\nThe Lifetime Achievement Award for Cooperative Research\nThe Lifetime Achievement Award\nAward for Impact\nAward for First Nations Innovation Leadership\nAward for Industry-Research Collaboration\nAward for Emerging Collaboration of the Year\nAward for Collaborative Leadership & Culture\n\nRead more and nominate here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-cooperative-research-australia-excellence-in-innovation-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 2026 STEM Engagement Sponsorships
DESCRIPTION:The STEM Engagement Sponsorship program aims to strengthen Western Australia’s (WA) STEM capabilities to drive the State’s technological future and create local job opportunities. \nFrom robotics and artificial intelligence to clean energy and advanced manufacturing\, STEM skills are essential to driving innovation and economic growth. \nApplicants may apply for up to $30\,000 to support initiatives that strengthen STEM participation\, capability and community awareness across WA. \nIf your organisation delivers projects that spark curiosity\, build STEM capability or strengthen connections between education and industry\, apply now.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-2026-stem-engagement-sponsorships/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Cicada Tech23 2026
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open for @Cicada Innovations x Tech23\, Australia’s biggest deep tech event. \nEach year\, 23 of the country’s most promising science and engineering-led startups are selected to present to investors\, industry leaders\, policymakers and media. \nTech23 alumni have raised $280M+ in the past three years\, and nearly $5B over the past 15 years. \nApplications close 30 April.\nApply here → https://www.cicadainnovations.com/cicada-x-tech23
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-cicada-tech23-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: TARA Awards
DESCRIPTION:A Bloom Capital initiative celebrating first-generation migrant business owners who have built something real in Australia.\nThe Tara Award exists to recognise business owners who started without established networks\, without inherited shortcuts\, and often without a safety net. And yet they make up a significant share of regional Australia’s most driven and resilient small business community. \nThe winner receives:\n-$5\,000 cash grant\n-$5\,000 in strategic business advisory from Soul House Australia\n-Mentoring and strategy sessions\n-A feature story across the Bloom Capital and Soul House Australia networks \nTo be eligible\, applicants need to:\n-Be a first-generation migrant- born outside Australia and living here now\n-Be the founder\, owner\, or director of their business\n-Have a registered Australian business with at least 12 months of trading \nDeadline Extended to 30 April 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-tara-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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