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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants
DESCRIPTION:Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants\nCooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide funding for short-term research collaborations. Find out how to apply for a CRC-P Grant to develop a new technology\, product or service.\n\n\n\nOpen\nCloses in 19 days\n\nClosing date:Thursday 14 September 2023 5:00pm AEST \n\n\nWhat do you get?\nMatched funding of between $100\,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years. \nWho is this for?\nAn industry-led research collaboration. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThis grant supports short-term (up to 3 years)\, industry-led research collaborations. \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)\ninclude education and training activities.\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-cooperative-research-centres-projects-crc-p-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230920T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230920T073000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2023 Global Health Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:This grant opportunity was announced as part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) under the Global Health Initiative. \nThe objective and intended outcome of this grant opportunity are aligned with the following Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022-2024: \n\nantimicrobial resistance\nglobal health and health security.\n\nConsistent with the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015\, the objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that: \n\ngenerate knowledge to improve understanding of healthcare associated infections in hospitals that drive antimicrobial resistance. This includes understanding the incidence\, pathways and drivers of transmission\, and\ndevelop\, implement and/or assess the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections in hospitals that drive antimicrobial resistance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2023-global-health-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231025T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231025T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020834Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24
DESCRIPTION:Businesses and government organisations are invited to partner with universities to apply for grant funding to bring talented students into your team. \n\n\nLeading the charge in upskilling Australia’s digital tech workforce\, the Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP) will fund up to 500 nationally competitive scholarships to attract and train the next generation of AI and emerging technologies specialists and build technology capability and skills across a range of fields. \nFunded by the Australian Government\, the NGGP will provide scholarships to domestic students and aims to attract candidates from diverse academic backgrounds\, including those with degrees in social sciences\, professional fields\, mathematical disciplines\, computational sciences\, or other areas of study. \nRound 2023-24 will provide up to a total of $15.5 million in student stipends and allowances from 2024-2029 with up to a further $5.5 million expected to be committed by industry partners. \nStructure\nThe Round will be structured with two streams: \n\nGeneral Stream – is set to allocate $7.5 million\nRegional Stream – is set to allocate up to $8 million\nNB: As part of our commitment to a regional focus\, priority will be given to Regional Stream applications that successfully meet the criteria. If funds are not fully allocated\, leftover funds may be redistributed to the General Stream.\n\nPlease review the application guidelines to assess your eligibility for these streams. \nRegional focus\nThe NGGP aims to help students unlock their full potential and shape the future of AI and emerging technologies\, with the understanding that diversity in thought and backgrounds is crucial for innovation. The NGGP have completed two rounds to date\, with 25 consortia programs successfully awarded. Yet\, of these 25\, there is only minimal regional university (as per Section 5 in the application guidelines) involvement. \nThe newly established Regional Stream seeks to: \n\nsupport participation of regional universities and their students in the NGGP\,\nencourage collaboration between industry\, other partner organisations and universities\, including regional universities\,\ncontribute to regional priorities.\n\nApplication guidelines and templates\n\nNext Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24 Application Guidelines PDF (408 KB)\nNext Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24 Application Guidelines (plain text version) TXT (42 KB)\nBudget Calculator  XLSX (29 KB)\nUniversity Letter of Support template DOCX (44 KB)\nPartner Organisation Letter of Support template DOCX (47 KB)\nApplication platform template DOCX (70 KB) – this template is only provided to you to assist brainstorming your proposed consortium program with your team of investigators/partners. All applications must be submitted electronically with the mandatory attachments through the online application platform.\n\nHow to apply\nAll applications must be submitted electronically with the mandatory attachments through the online application platform\, which will be accessible from Monday 11 September 2023.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-next-generation-graduates-program-grant-round-2023-24/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231205T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231205T070000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020841Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifood and beverage voucher program
DESCRIPTION:Round 5 of the WA Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program is open for applications. \nThe Voucher Program supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability\, competitiveness\, scale and export preparedness into their operations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUp to $20\,000 per business\, with 50:50 co-contribution\, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; \n\nBusiness Planning;\nManufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers\, HACCP\, process engineering and automation);\nSales and Marketing (including e-commerce\, marketing strategy\, customer relationship management system design\, export market development and re-branding);\nFinancial Health (including succession planning\, pitch decks\, and other investment planning); and\nEnvironmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility (including net zero planning\, waste water management plans\, sustainable packaging design\, and ESG).\n\nApplicants may select a service provider that suits their business (preferably local!) and upload a quotation with their application\, which can be completed via SmartyGrants. A separate quotation and application must be submitted for each (up to two) voucher. \n\nHow to apply\nOpen – Round Five is open for applications via SmartyGrants until 5:00 pm (AWST) Monday\, 4 December 2023 \nFor those potential applicants needing help to identify service providers\, DPIRD maintains a searchable database of Western Australian Service Providers that specialise in Food and Beverage. \nVouchers will be provided to competitive WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and whose business development objectives are most closely aligned with the State Government’s objectives including: \n\nGrowing and diversifying the State’s economy – Future jobs and skills;\nStronger\, safer communities;\nInvesting in climate action;\nInvesting in the regions.\n\nEligible small businesses will be required to have an annual sales turnover of between $100\,000 and $50 million. Vouchers may be provided to metropolitan and regionally based WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and are assessed as competitive. The maximum value of a voucher that a business can apply for is dependent on the annual sales turnover of that business. The Voucher Program Guidelines and FAQs are available on this page\, and provide applicants and service providers eligibility criteria and advice on submitting applications and services quotation. To hear from your industry peers about experiences with the program\, please see the video below.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifood-and-beverage-voucher-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231206T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231206T070000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020841Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Funding to develop government solutions to support SMEs engaging with modern awards
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Relations Usability Challenge will provide $2.5 million to drive the development and uptake of technology solutions to support engagement with modern awards over a two stage process.\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants up to $100\,000 for your feasibility study. If your feasibility study is successful\, you may receive up to $1 million to develop your proof of concept. \nWho is this for?\nSmall to medium enterprises. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThe Australian Government is seeking innovative technology solutions to support engagement with modern awards. This grant opportunity will focus specifically on making it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to find\, navigate\, and utilise modern awards. \nAs part of this challenge grantees are required to utilise the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Award Pay Database (MAPD) to ensure up-to-date information on modern awards minimum rates of pay\, allowances\, overtime and penalty rates data is integrated in the final solution. The Fair Work Commission has released an application programming interface (API) that grantees could consider using in their design solution. Grantees must use the MAPD\, but they may also use data from other sources. Challenge participants must have regard to the Fair Work Commission’s MAPD Disclaimer available on the Fair Work Commission website and the MAPD API terms of use and important information statement when using these data sources. \nThe challenge for supporting the implementation of the Workplace Relations Usability Feasibility grant opportunity is “Using technology to improve the user experience of SMEs engaging with modern awards”. \n\n\n\nWorkplace Relations Usability Challenge factsheet \nPDF · 0.14 MB DOCX · 0.62 MB\n\n\n\nInformation session
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-funding-to-develop-government-solutions-to-support-smes-engaging-with-modern-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231208T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020848Z
CREATED:20231130T021032Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2023 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways\n\nFunding for researchers to support projects using existing data infrastructure types to create or apply new approaches for an unmet medical need.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants of up to $2.5 million for projects that support researchers to improve on existing research data infrastructure platforms and achieve better health care outcomes. \nWho is this for?\nEligible organisations seeking to develop better data health intelligence to improve health care delivery. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThis grant opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund and the Research Data Infrastructure Initiative. It looks to support the creation or extension of national research data infrastructure to support world-class health and medical research in Australia. \nResearch proposals should incorporate: \n\nnew linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data infrastructure sources of different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and/or\nnovel methodologies and approaches that leverage and enhance existing linked research data infrastructure of at least two different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and\na clear outcome of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck if you can apply\n\nYou can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: \n\nare an eligible entity\nhave an eligible project\nhave eligible expenditure.\n\nThe rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2023-research-data-infrastructure-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231211T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020841Z
CREATED:20231130T015646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020841Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Grants for 2024 National Science Week engagement activities
DESCRIPTION:National Science Week Grants 2024\nThe National Science Week Grants 2024 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20\,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2024\, Australia’s major national celebration of science.\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants of between $2\,000 and $20\,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2024 activities. \nWho is this for?\nIndividuals and organisations. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nNational Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences\, occurring in August each year. National Science Week will be held from 10 to 18 August 2024. National Science Week provides the opportunity for community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation. \nThe objectives of the grant opportunity are to: \n\ninspire wide community participation in STEM\nprovide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge\nencourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public\nencourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in\nencourage new and innovative ways of engaging with audiences.\n\nThe intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to: \n\nincrease national and international interest in Australian science\nimprove critical engagement with key scientific issues by the public\nincrease inspiration drawn from science and improve the value of science as perceived by the public.\n\nThe grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project expenditure (grant percentage). \n\nThe minimum grant amount is $2\,000.\nThe maximum grant amount is $20\,000.\n\nWe will only award applications of exceptional merit the maximum grant amount of $20\,000.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-grants-for-2024-national-science-week-engagement-activities/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231212T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020841Z
CREATED:20231124T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020841Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovation Seed Fund 2023-24
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Seed Fund seeks to build Western Australia’s health and medical innovation pipeline by providing funding to Western Australian innovators to help develop and commercialise novel process\, products and/or services that demonstrate a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the WA community. \nThe funding will be used to support the validation of inventive concepts\, the feasibility testing of proposed solutions\, and the advancement of developed solutions towards the path of commercialisation. \nThe 2023-24 Innovation Seed Fund eligibility criteria has been expanded to fund innovation activities from proof of concept to confirmatory validation\, providing greater opportunities for WA innovators. \nProgram status: open for applications \nMinimum data form due: 1:00 pm (AWST)\, Tuesday 28 November 2023 \nApplications close: 1:00 pm (AWST)\, Tuesday 12 December 2023 \nThe Innovation Seed Fund guidelines and conditions\, minimum data form and application form can be accessed below: \n    
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovation-seed-fund-2023-24/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231215T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020848Z
CREATED:20231130T020829Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program: Round 1
DESCRIPTION:Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips\n\nThe Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides funding to improve aerodromes in remote areas of Australia. The aim is to provide year-round all-weather access and improve delivery of essential goods and services.\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility. \nWho is this for?\nOwners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThe Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides grants to enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in remote and very remote areas of Australia. It will provide year-round all-weather access\, particularly where road access is unavailable or unreliable. This will: \n\nimprove the safety of aircraft\, operators and passengers using remote and very remote airstrips\nfacilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies\, health care\, community mail and passenger air services\ncomplement air services delivery to communities subsidised under the Australian Government’s Remote Aviation Access Program (RAAP) through the Remote Air Services Subsidy (RASS) Scheme\nmeet operational requirements of the RFDS or operators providing similar aeromedical services\n\nThe maximum grant amount is $3\,000\,000. \nThe grant will be up to 50% of eligible project costs\, unless: \n\nwhere the applicant (you) and a third party (could include State/Territory or local government\, or other entity are both contributing to eligible project costs\, the grant amount will be up to 33.3% of eligible project costs or\nwhere the applicant (you) meets the definition in these Guidelines as an Indigenous Owned and/or Operated Aerodrome\, the grant will be up to 100% of eligible project cost.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck if you can apply\n\nYou can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: \n\nare an eligible entity\nhave eligible project activities.\n\nThe rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-remote-airstrip-upgrade-program-round-1/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240107T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240107T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020848Z
CREATED:20231130T015908Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Support for businesses with innovative technologies to expand to India
DESCRIPTION:India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator\n\nThe India Australia RISE Accelerator program supports start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have mature and innovative technology to expand to Indian markets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants of up to $75\,000 and travel allowance. \nWho is this for?\nStart-ups and SMEs with mature technology and solutions. \n\n\n\nOverview\nThe India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion Accelerator (RISE) Accelerator Program supports start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative technology who are considering expansion between India and Australia. \nThe program support start-ups working on a range of areas such as: \n\ncircular economy\nclimate smart agriculture\nclean energy\nwaste and circular economy\nclimate smart mobility.\n\nFrom the program\, start-ups will be able to: \n\ngain valuable market\, cultural and regulatory insight into the Indian market\nfast track connections to the right partners and customers\, including on-the-ground mentors\, funders\, suppliers\, distributors\, regulators and researchers\ngrow and scale their technology and research overseas\npilot\, adapt and validate technology for a new market\ngain visibility of joint-innovation funds\, grants and investors in each region.\n\nUp to five rounds of six to eight competitively selected start-ups and SMEs will participate in a nine-month program of cross-border capacity building activities. \nParticipating start-ups/SMEs will receive a grant of up to $75\,000 to support their participation in the Program\, and are eligible for a travel allowance to support the costs of national and international travel. \nThere is no charge for start-ups to apply for the RISE Accelerator program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-support-for-businesses-with-innovative-technologies-to-expand-to-india/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020848Z
CREATED:20231130T021224Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: First Nations Heritage Grants Round 1
DESCRIPTION:Funding projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australian Heritage places\nThe First Nations Heritage Grants Program aims to assist in adding Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage listed places. The program also seeks to aid the identification of culturally significant First Nations places.\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nGrants between $25\,000 and $250\,000. \nWho is this for?\nEligible organisations\, government bodies\, entities and individuals. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nRound 1 of the First Nations Heritage Grants provides funding for projects that are aimed at: \n\nidentifying new Indigenous heritage values at existing World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places\npreparing submissions for the addition of Indigenous heritage values to existing World Heritage and National Heritage listings\, as applicable\nincreasing protection of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place\nimproving management of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values that may or may not be recognised in the heritage listing for the place.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck if you can apply\n\nYou can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: \n\nare an eligible entity\nhave an eligible project\nhave eligible expenditure.\n\nThe rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-first-nations-heritage-grants-round-1/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240129T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020857Z
CREATED:20240111T031559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020857Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program  \nGrants between $3 million and $5 million over four years for up to 50% of eligible project expenditure\, for businesses in Australia that can establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies in their business. \nDeadline 29 Jan   DETAILS
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/artificial-intelligence-ai-adopt-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240130T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240130T073000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020857Z
CREATED:20240111T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020857Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Early-Stage Investment – Perth Angels
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs are encouraged to register their businesses by January 30th at https://gust.com/organizations/perth–angels/public_profile for a chance to secure early-stage investment. The registration will be reviewed by the Perth Angels team and members\, leading to the possibility of participating in an exclusive Pitch Night event.\n\nPerth Angels offers a platform for early-stage businesses seeking funding and growth opportunities. Beyond financial support\, the platform facilitates co-investing with other angel groups\, providing access to mentoring\, and connecting entrepreneurs with experienced investors. \nPitch Night provides a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to directly present their ideas to Perth Angels\, receive advice and feedback from seasoned investors\, and network with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. The event aims to foster potential partnerships and collaborations\, ultimately opening doors to funding that can drive business growth. \nThe Perth Angels team\, along with their esteemed panel of investors\, is enthusiastic about discovering and nurturing the next generation of disruptive businesses. They believe in supporting visionary ideas and passionate founders\, committed to providing the necessary resources and connections to turn entrepreneurial visions into reality. \nFor inquiries and further information\, individuals can reach out to Perth Angels via email at manager@perthangels.com.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-early-stage-investment-perth-angels/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020914Z
CREATED:20240205T030057Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program
DESCRIPTION:The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program 2023/24 Industry Development Grants are now open and seek to expand industry understanding\, knowledge\, and skills to drive the Australian honey bee and pollination industry into the future. In particular the 2023 Industry Development Grants are looking to support Early Career Researchers (ECR) on their research journey. \nIf you have a project or idea that can benefit the Australian honey bee and pollination industry you are invited to apply for a grant valued at up to $7000. \nApplications close 12 noon (AEDT) Tuesday\, 6 February 2024. \nAgriFutures Australia is seeking applications to support industry development\, personal development within the industry\, seed funding to explore a research problem and travel grants. \nThese grants (up to $7\,000) are available to any entity* that is involved in the Australian honey bee and pollination industry. Applications for the Industry Development Grants may focus on (but are not limited to): \n\nTravel grants\nResearch funding\, including PhD top-ups\nPersonal development that will benefit industry for example attending conferences\, consortiums and educational forums.\n\nThis year the focus is the development of Early Career Researchers – ECRs are strongly encouraged to apply. \n* If applying as an individual you must have a current ABN \nThis grant cannot be used to purchase equipment that would be used in day to day private business activities.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-honey-bee-pollination-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065254Z
CREATED:20240201T051731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T065254Z
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SUMMARY:Online Webinar: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive
DESCRIPTION:13/02/2024\, 11:00 – 13/02/2024\, 12:00\nTime zone: (UTC+08:00) Perth\n\n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting\n\nJoin representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Industry\, Science and Resources to learn about the Research and Development Tax Incentive program. \nYou will be introduced to the program and guided through key eligibility requirements. We highly recommend attending this session before submitting an application. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nthe benefits offered by the R&D Tax Incentive\nwho can apply\nwhat R&D activities and expenditure are eligible\nthe importance of record keeping\nwhen and how to apply.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/online-webinar-introduction-to-the-rd-tax-incentive/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding,Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240209T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240209T073000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020857Z
CREATED:20240110T081446Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Seed Program
DESCRIPTION:AEA Seed is a pilot program running ahead of the full implementation of the AEA and is supporting proof-of-concept projects (Technology Readiness Level 3 to 5). \nGrants between $50\,000 and $500\,000 are available to confirm proof‑of‑concept on research ideas pursuing a commercial and translational outcome. \nThe grants are targeted to the experimental end of the research and development spectrum and aim to foster investment and collaboration between industry and university researchers. \nAEA Seed is an opportunity to test and refine program assumptions and demonstrate the capacity of the program to deliver on its intended outcomes prior to the full implementation of AEA. \nTranche One and Tranche 2 (now closed) of the AEA Seed Grants called for proposals that addressed the priorities of: \n\nrenewables and low emissions technologies\,\nmedical science\,\nvalue-add in resources\, and\nvalue-add in agriculture\, forestry and fisheries sectors.\n\nSee the full list of successful projects on the Department of Education’s website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAEA Seed Tranche 3\nAEA Seed Tranche 3 is open from 9am AEDT on Friday 15 December 2023 to 5pm AEDT on Friday 9 February 2024. \nA total of $12 million has been committed to support projects for research commercialisation activity in the following 3 priority areas identified in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation\, with a special emphasis on projects that focus on advanced and additive manufacturing technologies in; \n\ntransport\,\ndefence capability\, and\nenabling capabilities.\n\nProjects outside of these priorities may be considered if funding allocations are not fully utilised. \nApplicants should note that updates have been made to grant documentation and requirements for AEA Seed Tranche 3. These updates have been incorporated from stakeholder feedback and lessons from previous tranches to maximise the effectiveness of the pilot program. \nTo begin the application process\, download the AEA Program Guidelines – Seed Tranche 3 and then apply via the Research Management System \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional resources\n\nApplicant Guide\nProgram Guidelines\nFrequently Asked Questions\nConditions of Grant\nSample Application Form\nBusiness Case Template
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-seed-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240213T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065247Z
CREATED:20240130T071626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T065247Z
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SUMMARY:Busselton Community Grants Expo
DESCRIPTION:The City of Busselton invites you to the Community Grants Expo\, a dynamic event connecting our community groups\, sporting clubs and local not-for-profit organisations with funding providers and essential grant services. \nEngage with representatives from: \n\nHealthway\nDepartment of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries\nRio Tinto\nWicked Strategies\nBusselton Water\nWhitney Consulting\nAnd many more!\n\nEvent highlights: \n\nFree sausage sizzle from 5pm – 6.30pm\nGrant Writing Essentials workshop 3.30 – 5pm with Wicked Strategies\nMeet with City staff to learn about City funding opportunities and discuss your project ideas\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/busselton-community-grants-expo/
LOCATION:City of Busselton\, 2 Southern Drive\, Busselton\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding,Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020857Z
CREATED:20240121T022811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020857Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Coles Nurture Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:What is the Coles Nurture Fund?\nThe Coles Nurture Fund is a grant opportunity to help small Australian food and grocery producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \n\nBackground\n\nIn April 2015\, Coles launched the Nurture Fund to help small to medium Australian producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \nFrom Australia’s first quinoa processing facility\, to fence posts made from recycled plastic\, and a state-of-the-art factory to grow grass indoors\, the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF) supports businesses to develop new market-leading products\, technologies\, systems and processes. \nThrough the Coles Nurture Fund\, existing small to medium businesses may apply for funding to enable them to help them develop new market-leading products\, technologies and processes. \nFunding\nThe maximum single amount provided under the Coles Nurture Fund is $500\,000 \nEligibility\nTo be eligible for funding from the Coles Nurture Fund\, applicants must have: \n\nRevenue – less than $25 million\nEmployees – no more than 50 full time employees\nRegistrations – ABN and GST\nTrading – minimum of 2 years\nFinancial statements – minimum of the previous 2 financial years\nFunding – a funding declaration from an external accountant\n\nHow to get the Coles Nurture Fund?\nBulletpoint’s review of the Coles Nurture Fund application form suggests that you will need to be able to demonstrate: \n\nGrowth Strategy –Whether the project is an expansion of an existing activity or diversification of existing businesses\nCool Tech – The extent of new innovation\, including new technology\nCompetitive Neutrality – Trade impacts on other businesses including competitors\nMarket – The extent to which the project will service the Australian market\nManagement – Details of the your track record to successfully implement the new project\nIP – Did you develop any of the technology identified for the project\nShovel Ready – Have you accessed suppliers and sourced distributors for the project\nCash –How you will fund the project not covered by the grant\nSustainability – how will the project continue after the completion date\nGoals – What are the longer term outcomes from the project\nFunding – Would the investment proposal proceed without the CNF funding\n\n\nTiming\nRound 12 opens January 29\, 2024 and will close February 23\, 2024.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-coles-nurture-fund-application/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020904Z
CREATED:20240125T023626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020904Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence Ready Initiative 2023/24
DESCRIPTION:Helping Western Australian businesses enhance their ability to supply products or services to the defence industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Defence Ready Initiative provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the defence sector to enhance their business capability\, capacity and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products\, services and works to the Defence market. \nDefence Ready Initiative funding can be used for activities such as: \n\nmaking improvements to internal infrastructure\, plant and equipment\nmeeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry\nengaging consultants for planning and business advice on matters including\, strategic\, marketing\, finance and tender submission advice\nimprovements to internal business infrastructure and systems including\, cyber security\, production systems\, and implementation and certification of national and international standards.\ntraining and upskilling of employees.\n\nThe level of funding support under the Defence Ready Initiative is 50% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20\,000 per successful applicant.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-ready-initiative-2023-24/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020904Z
CREATED:20240126T053724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020904Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: X-TEND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:X-Tend WA Program is supporting projects and funding organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs.\nDetails HERE \n\nIn order to create local jobs and industries\, there is a recognised need for improved and expanded support across the entire innovation ecosystem. \nThis includes: \n\neducational programs for entrepreneurs and founders\neducational programs for investors\nbroad ecosystem support in the regions\n\n\n\nFunded under the New Industries Fund\, the X-TEND WA grants program is designed to build capability within our innovation community by funding education programs supporting innovators and investors. The fund will co-contribute up to $100\,000 per successful application. \nCut-off date:\nAlthough the X-TEND grant program is open all year round\, there are various ‘cut-off dates’ when the latest submissions will be downloaded\, and then assessed. \nSubmitted applications cannot be changed after this date. If your application is not ready for assessment\, simply continue working on it\, without pressing ‘submit’. \nThe upcoming ‘cut-off date’ for the 2023/24 financial year submissions is: \n\n11am (AWST)\, Tuesday\, 27 February 2024\n\nFurther ‘cut off dates’ will be announced for the 2024/25 financial year.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-x-tend-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020922Z
CREATED:20240214T054937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020922Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Co-Funding Partnerships Program
DESCRIPTION:The Co-Funding Partnerships Program (Co-FPP) is a Program of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund. \nThe purpose of the Co-FPP is to establish collaborations and funding partnerships to bring genuinely new non-government funding or maximise the impact of existing charitable funding for health and medical research and innovation in WA\, and to build a culture that supports co-operation and interconnectedness. \nAdvantages of partnering with the FHRI Fund\, which is administered by the Department of Health\, include: \n\nLeveraged funding in a shared area of interest\, increasing impact.\nReputational benefits of being involved in Programs supported by the FHRI Fund\, which is the State’s premier and legislated vehicle to support health and medical research and innovation.\nPromotional opportunities to publicise co-funded Programs\, including through Ministerial media statements\, the FHRI Fund website and extensive stakeholder distribution channels.\nAccess to expert personnel to design bespoke funding programs that are transparent and competitive\, or choose from tried and tested FHRI Fund programs tailored for the co-funded Program or Initiative.\nBest-practice application review processes\, including access to expert reviewers drawn from an extensive database including consumers\, clinicians\, academics and private industry.\nUnparalleled cross-sector reach\, including into hospitals\, universities\, research institutes and industry to ensure high-quality applications are received.\nRobust grant award and management processes\, ensuring co-funding is spent appropriately.\nEmbedded evaluation\, so that the benefits of the co-funding are tracked.\n\nUpdate applying to the Co-FPP from the March 2023 funding cycle\nThe Co-FPP now has two streams: \n\nStream A is open to all eligible entities who will contribute genuinely new funding to establish a new co-funded program.\nStream B is for co-funding of an existing successful WA funding program and is open only to active charitable organisations listed on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission register.\n\nFurther information about the Co-FPP is provided below. If you would like to speak to someone\, please email the Office of Medical Research and Innovation and a team member will get in touch with you. \nEligibility\nCo-FPP applications may be made by an individual or an organisation. Partnerships will only be formed where the proposed use of partnership funds aligns with at least one of the Priority Goals and at least one of the Focus Areas. \nApplication process\nSelection of co-funding partners will be through a two-step process: \n\nPotential partners submit an online expression of interest (EOI)\nIf their EOI is found to be eligible and appropriate\, the potential partner will be invited to submit a Proposal to Partner form.\n\nThe Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work with potential partners to guide them through the above steps. \nProposals to Partner will be reviewed by a suitably experienced panel and\, if successful\, the partner and the Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work together to design the new co-funded program. \nFunding\nCo-FPP proposals may request contributions from the FHRI Fund of between $500\,000 and $1\,000\,000 per annum per proposal and the FHRI Fund contribution must be at least matched in cash by the Funding Partner. The co-funded Program cannot be ongoing. \nThe co-funded Program\nCo-funded Programs could\, for example\, provide funding for fellowships\, research projects\, innovation activities or infrastructure. The Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work with partners to determine a co-funded Program that suits the partner and the FHRI Fund. \nAward of funding through the co-funded Program will be through open\, competitive and transparent processes\, with guidelines and conditions for applicants. \nHow to apply\nProspective Funding Partners may submit an expression of interest (EOI) form to co-fund a FHRI Fund Program or Initiative at any time. However\, expressions of interest and proposals to partner received in the final month of a FHRI Fund 4-monthly Funding Program cycle will be considered after the next funding cycle commences. The Funding Program cycles commence at the start of March\, July and November each year. \nAn electronic EOI form may be requested by emailing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-co-funding-partnerships-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240301T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020914Z
CREATED:20240207T063000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020914Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Exploration Incentive Scheme – DEMIRS
DESCRIPTION:The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a Western Australian State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia\, for the long-term sustainability of the State’s resource sector and the demand for critical minerals on the transition to net-zero. \nCurrent Rounds – Closing 1 March 2024\n\nCo-funded Drilling – Round 29 – General\n\nSubmissions are now open.\nSubmissions close 4:00PM 1 March 2024 (AWST).\nFind out more about Co-funded Drilling – Round 29 – General…\n\n\n\nCo-funded Drilling – Round 29 – Prospector\n\nSubmissions are now open.\nSubmissions close 4:00PM 1 March 2024 (AWST).\nFind out more about Co-funded Drilling – Round 29 – Prospector…\n\n\n\nCo-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 7 – Analysis and Reprocessing\n\nSubmissions are now open.\nSubmissions close 4:00PM 1 March 2024 (AWST).\nFind out more about Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 7 – Analysis and Reprocessing…\n\n\n\nCo-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 7 – Geophysics Acquisition\n\nSubmissions are now open.\nSubmissions close 4:00PM 1 March 2024 (AWST).\nFind out more about Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 7 – Geophysics Acquisition…\n\n\n\nCo-funded Geophysics Program (Mineral) – Venture 1\n\nSubmissions are now open.\nSubmissions close 4:00PM 1 March 2024 (AWST).\nFind out more about Co-funded Geophysics Program (Mineral) – Venture 1…
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-exploration-incentive-scheme-demirs/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240305T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240305T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020922Z
CREATED:20240221T042300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020922Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25
DESCRIPTION:Funding for medium to long-term\, industry-led research collaborations\n\nCooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term\, industry-led research collaborations. Find out about CRC Grants and how to help improve the competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. \n\nThe Hon Ed Husic MP\, Minister for Industry and Science\, announced the outcomes of CRC Grants Round 24 on 12 December 2023. \nTwo Round 24 applications will receive $127 million in grant funding. These are: \n\nCRC for Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture\nSolving Plastic Waste CRC\n\nFor a full list of successful applications please see the CRC Grants selection round outcomes page. \n\n\nWhat do you get?\nUp to 50% of eligible grant project costs for an industry-led research collaboration. \nWho is this for?\nA collaboration between at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation. \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nCRC Grants are part of the CRC Program. The CRC Program supports industry\, research and the community in 2 ways: \n\nCRC Grants – support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research\, for up to 10 years.\nCRC Projects (CRC-P) grants – support short term\, industry-led collaborative research\, for up to 3 years.\n\nCRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems. \nCRCs must: \n\nbe a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program\naim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries\ninclude an industry-focused education and training program\, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity\nincrease research and development (R&D) capacity in small to medium enterprises (SMEs)\nencourage industry take up of research\n\nThere is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However\, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding. \nApplicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility criteria\nCRC grant applications are open to all industry sectors\, research disciplines and community sectors. \nTo be eligible you must: \n\nsubmit your application from a group that has agreed to collaborate\nhave at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation in your collaboration\nshow you can at least match the grant funding\nif successful\, establish the CRC as an incorporated company\, limited by guarantee\nbe a medium to long term industry-led collaborative research project aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving the competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries\ninclude an industry-focused education and training program\, which must include\, but is not limited to\, a PhD program which complements the research program and increases engagement\, technology development\, skilled employees and R&D capacity within industry entities\nimplement strategies which build the R&D capacity within SMEs\ndeploy research outputs and encourage take-up by industry.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-cooperative-research-centres-crc-grants-round-25/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240315T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240315T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020942Z
CREATED:20240309T042321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020942Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Access Asia Business Grant
DESCRIPTION:Access Asia Business Grants provide WA small to medium enterprises with funding to help them build or maintain competitiveness in Asian markets.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou get….Up to $30\,000 (excluding GST). \nWho is this for?\nWA small to medium enterprises. \n\n\n\nFunding may be used for activities that enable businesses to: \n\nadopt new business models to expand market share\nscope new supply or value chains\ndevelop export plans\naccess new Asian markets or sectors\ndevelop new partnerships through specialist in-market support and services\nincrease innovation in logistics and supply chain models\nscope new e-commerce models and digital platforms\ngather in-market intelligence to capture new opportunities\ndevelop new marketing collateral for Asian markets.\n\nTo be eligible\, you must: \n\nhave an Australian business number (ABN)\, or an Australian company number (ACN)\, or a valid Certificate of Incorporation\nbe a solvent WA based small to medium enterprise\nhave had operations in WA for at least 2 years\nemploy fewer than 200 people.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-access-asia-business-grant/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020922Z
CREATED:20240301T083526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020922Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agricultural Traceability Grants Program – Round 3
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural Traceability Grants Program – Round 3\n\nThe minimum grant size is $50\,000 and the maximum is $500\,000 for industry projects that will enhance agricultural supply chain traceability systems that meet the program objectives and focus on the priority areas. \nDeadline 18 March   DETAILS
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agricultural-traceability-grants-program-round-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240329T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240329T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020942Z
CREATED:20240309T042659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020942Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: E-waste Infrastructure Grant WA
DESCRIPTION:Funding is available to increase e-waste collection\, storage\, reuse\, reprocessing and recycling capacity and capability in Western Australia.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nFunding of up to $2 million. \nWho is this for?\nOrganisations undertaking recycling projects. \n\n\n\nFunding is available under 2 streams: \nStream 1: E-waste collection\, storage and/or reuse grants\n\nfunding of up to $250\,000\ncollection and storage projects including fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure\nequipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste.\n\nStream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants\n\nfunding of up to $2 million\nprojects that increase capacity in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling.\n\nTo be eligible\, applicants must: \n\nbe a business\, local government\, regional council or registered charity/not-for-profit\nhave a current Australian business number (ABN) or Australian company number (ACN)\nhave been operating for at least 12 months\nhave satisfactory environmental\, safety and financial compliance.\n\nFurther eligibility requirements apply\, depending on the grant stream.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-e-waste-infrastructure-grant-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020951Z
CREATED:20240404T042906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020951Z
UID:10002072-1712822400-1712826000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – Peel Regional Round
DESCRIPTION:The Peel Regional Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Peel region to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to export markets\, major Western Australian State or local government agencies\, the Australian Government and the private business sector. \nThe level of funding support under the Peel Regional Round of the LCF is 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST)\, up to a maximum of $20\,000 per successful applicant.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-local-capability-fund-peel-regional-round/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055820Z
CREATED:20240408T064413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T055820Z
UID:10002080-1713434400-1713438000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Ways To Fund Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Learn different methods for raising capital for your business!\nWays To Fund Your Startup \nFor many businesses\, success is dependent on raising the capital necessary to fund the business to a point of profitability and that capital can come from a variety of sources. In this workshop\, we will discuss several different methods for raising capital for your business\, including bank loans\, government grants\, accelerator programs\, angel investors\, and venture capital. \nLearn from established investors\, startup founders and government officials about the different stages of financing\, the many types of investors\, and different avenues of funding. Hear what they are looking for\, and what you need to do to turn your startup idea into a startup success! \nThis workshop is designed specifically for women and multicultural communities and students\, but everyone is welcome to attend. Expand your knowledge\, gain practical tips\, and connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive environment. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n12-1pm: Funding workshop\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nLucy Lin is the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Women & Multicultural Program at Western Sydney University\, Launch Pad. She is passionate about inclusive innovation and empowering more diverse founders with knowledge and skills to enter their entrepreneurial journey. A strategic marketing expert\, Lucy has spent the past 20 years driving change and scaling growth for startups\, universities\, and corporations. A global citizen and female founder\, she has lived and worked in 5 countries (Australia\, Japan\, Canada\, Taiwan & the UK) and champions diversity and inclusion in everything she does.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ways-to-fund-your-startup/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240426T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240426T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020951Z
CREATED:20240329T085502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020951Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Small Business Cyber Resilience Service Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Funding to build cyber resilience and capability of small businesses.\nThe Small Business Cyber Resilience Service program will fund one service provider up to $8.1 million to set up a free\, tailored\, person‑to‑person support that will help small businesses improve their cyber resilience and support small businesses impacted by a cyber incident. \n\n\nWhat do you get? \nA total of $8.1 million over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27 will be available for the program. The maximum grant amount is $8.1 million. We expect applications will be for the maximum grant available. \nWho is this for? \nAustralian companies and not-for-profit organisations including publicly funded research organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations. \n\n\n\n\nOverview \n\nThe Small Business Cyber Resilience Service program (the program) was announced as part of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. Under Shield 1 of the Strategy\, Strong businesses and citizens\, the program will support small businesses to build their cyber security resilience and capability. \nSmall businesses face unique barriers to strengthen their cyber security as they have limited knowledge\, time\, staffing and resources to invest in cyber security. Small business owners need help navigating cyber security information and applying it to their business. \nThe Small Business Cyber Resilience Service will provide free\, tailored\, person-to-person cyber security support for small businesses\, including: \n\nworking one on one with a small business to develop a tailored plan to improve the small business’s cyber security\nrecommending specific actions\, tools and guidance best suited to the small business’s risk\, situation and capability\nproviding guidance on practical steps the small business can take to recover from an incident\nfacilitating referrals to additional support services where required.\n\nThe objectives of the program are: \n\nbuild the cyber resilience and capability of small businesses\nprovide support to small businesses impacted by a cyber incident.\n\nThe intended outcomes of the program are to improve the cyber security of small businesses and their ability to recover from a cyber incident.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-small-business-cyber-resilience-service-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: City of Perth Business Imporvement Grants
DESCRIPTION:Support for businesses and property owners to carry out project works that enhance the public realm\, create new experiences and encourage people to visit and stay longer. \nKey Dates \n\nApplications open: NOW OPEN\nApplication deadline: 2 May 2024\, 4pm (AWST)\n\nBusiness Improvement Grant 2024/25 Application\n\nBusiness Improvement Grant Guidelines 2024/25
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-city-of-perth-business-imporvement-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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