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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Ignite Grants Round 3
DESCRIPTION:Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500\,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research\, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. \n\n\n\nApplications for AEA Round 3 are now open and will close 5pm AEDT 4 March 2026 \nLearn more here: https://www.aea.gov.au/researcher-applicant/grants/aea-ignite
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-ignite-grants-round-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260316T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: International Space Investment India Projects Round 2
DESCRIPTION:These projects will support Australian organisations to conduct joint space projects and build valuable commercial links with the Indian Space Research Organisation and the broader Indian space sector. \nA grant of up to $2.69 million is available for Australian companies and publicly funded research organisations who wish to work with Indian organisations to deliver collaborative projects to advance the space industry. \nThe grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs. \nLearn more about the grant opportunity here \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-international-space-investment-india-projects-round-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260320T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production Scale-Up Funding Stream
DESCRIPTION:The WA Government’s $50 million Local Battery Manufacturing Program (the Program) aims to strengthen Western Australia’s (WA) manufacturing sector supporting the local manufacturing of residential batteries and battery components\, as well as industrial and commercial applications.  \n\nThe Production Scale-up Stream provides up to $5 million in financial support to existing battery manufacturers for projects that scale-up their operations\, including through purchase of capital equipment\, workforce training\, costs associated with upgrading existing or new premises\, and engaging business or manufacturing expertise including: \n\n\n\nenhancing their capability and capacity to manufacture batteries;\nimproving competitiveness and market share;\ncreating diversification across the manufacturing supply chain;\nlowering the commercial risk and uncertainty which can be associated with manufacturing activities; and/or\ncreating jobs.\n\nApplications close 5pm (AWST) on 20 March 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-local-battery-manufacturing-program-production-scale-up-funding-stream/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Meshpoints Promotions & Storytelling Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Meshpoints’s first Challenge of 2026 invites not-for-profit organisations to propose initiatives that lift the visibility\, confidence and credibility of WA’s innovation ecosystem\, locally\, nationally and internationally. \nIt is inviting ecosystem-led solutions that elevate WA’s innovation stories\, strengthen confidence in local capability\, and position Western Australia as a place where ideas can be tested\, scaled and celebrated.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-meshpoints-promotions-storytelling-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Graphite Research and Development Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Graphite Research and Development Grant provides Australian small to medium enterprises SMEs with funding and access to CSIRO experts on collaborative R&D projects. \nThis initiative will support development of a sustainable graphite industry in Australia\, which is essential to meeting the growing global demand for battery anode materials. Australia is positioned to become a key supplier to the USA and other global markets by capitalising on its natural graphite deposits. This program supports R&D in areas like alternative feedstocks\, efficient recycling methods\, and purification techniques\, contributing to a cleaner\, more sustainable graphite production process.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-graphite-research-and-development-grant/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T150000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Booster Grant backs early-stage founders\, innovation-driven SMEs\, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects. \nEligible applicants can receive funding of up to $50\,000 to help access the support services and expertise required to refine\, test\, protect\, validate and certify their innovation. \nApplications close 30 March 2026. Learn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovation-booster-grant-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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