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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Kickstarter Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring female founders are invited to submit their business idea across a range of categories. An expert panel of judges will then review the submissions\, selecting 5 finalists who will have the incredible opportunity to pitch their ventures and compete for a share of $60\,000 in equity-free funding and a suite of invaluable business support resources. \nCategories: \n\nHealth\, Wellbeing and The Care Economy\nEnvironment and Sustainability\nCommunity Impact\nTechnology\nEducation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-kickstarter-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia)
DESCRIPTION:The Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund was established to further scientific discovery and supports activities that aim to provide tangible benefits to Australia’s early- and mid-career researcher (EMCR) community. The fund is administered by the Academy on behalf of the Royal Society and provides grants for activities and events that support the fund’s purpose.\nIn this round\, TMIA will support at least three Flagship activities empowering transformative initiatives\, up to seven Amplify activities demonstrating potential to amplify the impact of existing projects or initiatives\, and several Participation Support grants to assist with the cost of attending and participating in an event or activity. \nApplicants will need to demonstrate how the proposed activity will support knowledge development in the relevant STEM-related field(s) of research. \nFor more details on the application process\, eligibility criteria and assessments: https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/theo-murphy-initiative-australia \nApplications close 5pm (AEST) 1 October 2025.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-theo-murphy-initiative-australia/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Small Business Growth Grants
DESCRIPTION:The WA Government is backing small business to grow \nSmall businesses are the heart of our local economy\, and the Small Business Development Corporation is proud to support them through the Small Business Growth Grants program\, on behalf of the WA Government. \nThis initiative offers matched funding vouchers of up to $10\,000 to help small business owners invest in expert advice and services that will grow their business\, build capability and strengthen long term success. \nFunding can be used for specialised support in areas like: \n\nStrategic business planning\nWorkforce development and planning\nPeople management\nMarketing and communication planning\nDigital marketing\nMarket research\nFinancial planning and performance\nProcurement\nOrganisational governance\nWork Health and Safety\nBusiness improvement and innovation\nSupply chain management and planning\nRecords and document management\nInformation and Communication Technology management\n\nThis is a valuable opportunity for established small businesses to take their next big step. Applications are open until 5pm\, Friday 3 October 2025. \nFor eligibility criteria and to learn more visit: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/growth
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-small-business-growth-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251007T090000
DTSTAMP:20250826T063555Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CRC-P Round 18
DESCRIPTION:The CRC Program supports R&D that will have commercial uses. It aims to: \n\nimprove the competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries\, especially where Australia is competitive and in government priority areas\nuse high-quality research to solve industry-identified problems\nencourage and help SMEs to take part in collaborative research\n\nProjects must: \n\ndevelop a product\, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes\nbenefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs)\n\nYou can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including: \n\nnew research\nproof of concept activities\npre-commercialisation of research outcomes\nindustry-focused education and training activities\nconferences\, workshops\, symposia related to the joint research\ninformation sharing and communications related to the research
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-crc-p-round-18/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251010T160000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant (IBG)
DESCRIPTION:The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) and targets early-stage founders\, innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)\, and startups in Western Australia to improve capability and commercialise innovative projects.\nStartups and innovative SMEs face barriers to successfully execute their ideas due to a lack of resources. They lack the necessary capital to access the support services and expertise required to refine\, test\, protect\, validate\, and certify their innovation. The objective of the IBG is to enable startups and innovative SMEs to progress their innovations through access to support services and expertise that improve the capability of the business to validate or commercialise a product. \n\nIn 2025\, the maximum grant amount has increased from $40\,000 to $50\,000 to maximise the impact on Western Australia’s innovation sector. \n\n\nMatched funding requirements for targeted cohorts have been reduced to encourage applications from: \n\n\n\nbusinesses headquartered in regional WA\n\n\n\n\nFirst Nations founded businesses\, and\n\n\n\n\nfemale founded businesses\n\nRead more about the grant\, access guidelines and apply here: wa.gov.au/innovation-booster-grant-2025-application-information
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovation-booster-grant-ibg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251012T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate with nbn Grants program
DESCRIPTION:Delivered in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute\, the program is celebrating its sixth year of supporting regional businesses that are using the nbn® network to drive innovation\, improve productivity\, and deliver meaningful social outcomes in their communities. \nIf this sounds like you or someone you know\, this is a chance to be recognised- and be rewarded! With prize money available across multiple categories\, it’s time to showcase your impact. \nAligned to the nbn® purpose to elevate Australia by connecting people and powering progress\, this year’s program features seven categories\, including a new Sport & Recreation category and a combined Arts & Tourism category. Each category winner will receive $15\,000\, with an additional $20\,000 awarded to the overall winner. \nWho can apply? \ndigital businesses in regional and remote Australia who are: \n\nmaking the most of the nbn® network to help enable regional Australians to live\, learn and work in a digital society\nchallenging the traditional markets in regional Australia\nlifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies\nchampioning digital adoption for regional and remote communities
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-with-nbn-grants-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship,DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251022T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Government announced the $20 million Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program in the 2024–25 Budget. The program adopts a challenge-based approach that supports innovative solutions to address complex and multi-dimensional challenges imposed by drought and climate impacts. \n\nFunding available: up to $2 million per project (excluding GST)\n\nYou must apply as a consortium that includes farmers or farmer-led organisations. Your project should address one of the following challenges: \n\nAdvancing Natural Capital and Biodiversity for Drought Preparedness and Resilience\nInnovating Water Management for Enhanced Drought Resilience in Australian Agriculture\nNational Innovation for Enhancing Community Resilience to Drought in Australian Agricultural Regions
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-drought-resilience-innovation-challenges-pilot-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251024T150000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
DESCRIPTION:The CBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and targets innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Western Australia\, to provide them with support to bridge the funding gap between early start commercialisation and ‘break through growth’ to assist them in becoming sustainable\, profitable and scalable businesses.\n\nIn 2025\, the maximum grant amount has increased from $200\,000 to $250\,000 to maximise the impact on Western Australia’s innovation sector. \n\n\nMatched funding requirements for targeted cohorts have been reduced to encourage applications from: \n\n\n\nbusinesses headquartered in regional WA\n\n\n\n\nFirst Nations founded businesses\, and\n\n\n\n\nfemale founded businesses\n\nLearn more about the grant and apply here: www.wa.gov.au/commercialisation-bridge-grant-application-information
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-commercialisation-bridge-grant-cbg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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