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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240411T090000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240502T070000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021013Z
CREATED:20240408T072407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021013Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240826T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240826T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021156Z
CREATED:20240814T081806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021156Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program
DESCRIPTION:The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban\, suburban\, and peri-urban communities of Australia. \nWhat do you get?\nFunding is between $500\,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure. \nWho is this for?\nIncorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies or bodies.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-thriving-suburbs-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20241001T030727Z
CREATED:20241001T030727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T030727Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding
DESCRIPTION:Startups and university-backed projects worldwide can apply for non-dilutive funding ranging from $50K to $200K. This funding supports the development\, evaluation\, or validation of innovative solutions aligned with BARDA’s mission to enhance pandemic preparedness and health security. I-CREATE supports the development and acceleration of novel diagnostics and medical devices to detect\, prevent\, or respond to medical consequences that result from health security threats. \nFocus areas of interest include new and novel approaches for the detection and diagnosis of pathogens and consequences of biological threats in BARDA’s mission space. Examples of technologies we’re excited to fund: \n\nPathogen agnostic approaches\nLab at home\nRapid and accurate tests\nLow-cost tests\nSimple and user-friendly sampling approaches (i.e. breath)\nMore equitable and accessible innovations
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-i-create-accelerator-funding/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241008T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241008T170000
DTSTAMP:20241001T025952Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants
DESCRIPTION:The HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRG) scheme is focused on responding to health issues identified within\nhealth care provider communities\, and the translation of research findings into practice by health service delivery stakeholders.\nThrough this scheme\, the Foundation aims to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective evidence-based innovation into\nhealth care delivery to improve outcomes and the experience of patients\, carers and health care workers. \nThe 2024 TRG round is calling for applications specifically addressing the topic of embedding AI into diagnostic and clinical care\npathways. Successful applications will incorporate both translation research (i.e. implementation research\, examining how to more effectively apply\nbest practice models) and evaluation of the outcomes of the changes that are implemented.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-transnational-research-grants/
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T090000
DTSTAMP:20250203T021845Z
CREATED:20250203T021845Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Coles Nurture Fund Round 13
DESCRIPTION:Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in 2015 to help Australian producers innovate and grow.  Since then\, they have offered more than $36 million in financial support to 108 small and medium sized businesses. \nFrom a zero-waste organic mushroom facility\, to extending the season of premium Eureka blueberries\, the latest recipients are proof Aussie farmers are leading the charge when it comes to innovation and sustainability. \nAustralian producers can apply for a grant of up to $500\,000 to help them develop unique products\, technologies and processes. \nApplications for Round 13 are now open and will close Friday\, 14 February at 5pm AEDT. 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-coles-nurture-fund-round-13/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T090000
DTSTAMP:20250427T233141Z
CREATED:20250427T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T233141Z
UID:10003218-1747900800-1747904400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Innovation Booster Grant (IBG)
DESCRIPTION:The Biomedical Industry IBG is a competitive funding grant\, designed to provide WA-based startups and small businesses with the financial boost needed to access professional skills\, services or knowledge\, to advance their innovative idea\, project or commercial activity in Western Australia. \nInnovation Booster Grants are awarded in any of the following four categories: \n\nResearch and Development\nProduct Development\nTechnology Transfer and Intellectual Property (see below)\nCommercialisation Support Service (see below).\n\nPlease Note: expenditure under Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property\, and Commercialisation Support Services MUST involve the use of an external consultant (for example\, an IP attorney). \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-biomedical-industry-innovation-booster-grant-ibg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T090000
DTSTAMP:20250517T040316Z
CREATED:20250517T040316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T040316Z
UID:10003304-1747900800-1747904400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE:  Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
DESCRIPTION:The Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)  is a competitive Western Australian government grant exclusively for the biomedical industry sector. This round is funded through the $8.65 million Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy Funding\, which sits under the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation (JTSI).  \nBiomedical Industry CBG are awarded in any of the following four categories: \n\nProduct Readiness\nTeam Readiness\nIntellectual Property Readiness\nCommercialisation Readiness.\n\nLearn more and apply: DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-biomedical-industry-innovation-booster-grant-cbg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021213Z
CREATED:20250527T074322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021213Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AOF - R&D Tax Incentive
DESCRIPTION:Applications for advance and overseas findings (AOFs) for R&D activities commencing in the 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 income year are closing on 30 June 2025. \nApplications must be submitted using the AOF form available through the R&DTI customer portal. Late AOF applications cannot be accepted. If you wish to claim the offset for R&D activities conducted overseas\, you must obtain a positive overseas finding first. Advance findings for activities conducted solely in Australia are not mandatory but will give you certainty about the eligibility of those activities for up to 3 years. \nAn updated version of the AOF form was released last year. If you are using the updated form for the first time and need assistance\, email RDTaxIncentive@industry.gov.au \nLearn more here: DEADLINE: AOF – R&D Tax Incentive
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aof-rd-tax-incentive/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250616T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250616T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T023706Z
CREATED:20250606T022931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023706Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Industry\, Science and Resources are seeking innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. The three challenges in this round of BRII focus on renewables and low emissions practices. You can apply if you have successfully completed a BRII Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility project\, or have been invited to apply for the Proof of concept stage funding round.The challenges are  \n\nIncreasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations.\nPowering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities.\nAlternative packaging for premium Australian wine.\n\n\nLearn more here: DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-business-research-and-innovation-initiative-brii-renewables-and-low-emissions-round-4/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T090000
DTSTAMP:20251109T031850Z
CREATED:20251109T031850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T031850Z
UID:10003988-1765440000-1765443600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need. \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 outline of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2025-research-data-infrastructure-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251219T090000
DTSTAMP:20251115T062401Z
CREATED:20251115T062401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T062401Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Housing Innovation Fund (HIF)
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Innovation Fund will support the local construction industry through a combination of grants and loans. \nThe HIF forms part of the broader WA Housing Plan\, through which the Government is delivering long-term solutions to increase housing supply\, reduce red tape\, unlock land\, and build workforce capability. Since 2021\, more than $4.5 billion has been committed to initiatives aimed at boosting housing availability across the State. \nThe Housing Innovation Fund will back local businesses seeking to: \n\nscale up manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities;\nautomate key elements of the construction process;\nimprove environmental sustainability;\nreduce build times and reliance on traditional labour; and\nstrengthen WA’s construction and manufacturing resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-housing-innovation-fund-hif/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T090000
DTSTAMP:20260315T081634Z
CREATED:20260315T081634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T081634Z
UID:10004360-1774857600-1774861200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075242Z
CREATED:20260605T075242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T075242Z
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SUMMARY:FHRI Fund Fellowships Program Opens
DESCRIPTION:The Fellowships Part A – Research Fellows 2026 program aims to attract and develop outstanding health and medical researchers across all career stages\, making the WA research workforce more competitive at national and international levels. \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Research Fellows page. \nApplications Close: 1:00pm (AWST) Thursday 13 August 2026 \nThe Fellowships Part B – Distinguished Fellows 2025-26 program aims to attract outstanding research leaders to Western Australia\, to undertake a program of research that builds WA’s reputation and capability for WA-led globally recognised research \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Distinguished Fellows page. \nApplications Close: Applicants may apply at any time \nThe Fellowships Part C – Visiting Fellows 2026 program aims to attract talented interstate and international health and medical research and innovation experts to visit WA and maximise collaborative opportunities. \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Visiting Fellows page.\n\nApplications Close: Applicants may apply at any time
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fhri-fund-fellowships-program-opens/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T021330Z
CREATED:20260720T021330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T021330Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifutures EOIs Australian Landing Pad (evokeAG. 2027)
DESCRIPTION:AgriFutures Australia is seeking a tailored program that supports international agrifood technology companies entering the Australian market. Respondents should demonstrate a clear and innovative approach that aligns with the evolving needs of the agrifood ecosystem and integrates with evokeAG. 2027.\nRespondents are expected to propose a program strategy and delivery approach aligned to current market conditions and the needs outlined in this document. Submissions will be assessed on the strength of the strategy and expected outcomes. \nThe provider should design a high-impact program aligned to the following principles: \n\nCommercial readiness: Companies must demonstrate capability and intent to engage in the Australian market. Respondents may propose a mix of startup and scaleup-stage companies\, with a clear rationale aligned to outcomes.\nIndustry-led relevance: The program must align to the Department of Agriculture\, Forestry and Fisheries priority challenges including climate adaptation\, productivity and food security.\nCross-industry impact: Companies should demonstrate relevance across multiple agricultural industries where possible.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-eois-australian-landing-pad-evokeag-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T003602Z
CREATED:20260728T003602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T003602Z
UID:10007976-1787846400-1787850000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge seeks collaborative initiatives that strengthen AI capability\, expand access to emerging technologies\, and create more inclusive pathways for Western Australians to participate in and shape an AI-enabled future\, regardless of sector\, stage or postcode.\nProjects may focus on education\, entrepreneurship\, community participation\, technology access\, industry collaboration or new approaches that build capability across WA’s innovation ecosystem. \nLearn more and apply here. EOIs Close 27 August
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-meshpoints-ai-society-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T112703Z
CREATED:20260804T112703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T112703Z
UID:10008005-1788192000-1788195600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Vietnam Net Zero Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Started in 2023\, Net Zero Challenge (N0C) is a global climate-tech competition brought to you by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation\, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) \nEnabling Global Climate-Tech Solutions To Pilot In Vietnam\nTeams will compete in three tracks for a total prize pool of VND 15 billion to pilot their solutions in Vietnam. \nTrack 1: Renewables & Carbon\nInnovative solutions that drive the adoption of renewable energy sources and contribute to the removal of carbon emissions. \nTrack 2: Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture\nAddressing the challenges that climate change poses to Vietnam’s food systems and agriculture. \nTrack 3: Circular Economy & Waste Management\nCircular economy and efficient waste management solutions. \nLearn more and apply here by 31 August 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-vietnam-net-zero-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260831T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T050357Z
CREATED:20260819T050357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T050357Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Open Call: 2026 AgriFutures Export Fodder Program
DESCRIPTION:AgriFutures Australia investments are driven by Strategic RD&E Plans that address the needs of industries and stakeholders and ensure our priorities are industry and government driven. Their aim is to deliver research and innovation that aims to give our levy payers real returns\, as well as prepare them to thrive into the future.\nThe goal of the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program is to support a thriving and collaborative Australian Export Fodder industry. To ensure that this goal is achieved\, AgriFutures Australia is seeking research proposals to address the investment priorities within the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program RD&E Plan 2021-2026. \nThe Export Fodder RD&E Plan is structured around 4 key priority areas: \n\nProduction of high-quality export-grade fodder\nContinued access to export markets\nSupporting innovation across the supply chain\nIncreased adoption of R&D outputs by industry
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-open-call-2026-agrifutures-export-fodder-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260808T092426Z
CREATED:20260808T092349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T092426Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: SPARC Awards 2027
DESCRIPTION:The program will recognise and support promising research through funding of up to $200\,000 and bespoke coaching from highly specialised experts for up to 18 months\, guiding projects towards or facilitating entry into the early clinical stage.\nThe purpose of the SPARC Awards 2027 Request for Applications (RFA) is to: \n\nIdentify projects that address a clearly articulated\, global unmet need for the diagnosis\, prevention\, treatment or management of T1D\, and have strong commercial potential.\nFoster multidisciplinary collaboration among research teams\, funders\, industry and the T1D community.\nSupport high potential projects to reduce defined translational risks and progress towards early clinical development through a commercialisation pathway.\n\nBreakthrough T1D and Cicada Innovations will work alongside the funded teams to strengthen commercial capability and facilitate engagement with relevant\, industry\, investment clinical\, community and government stakeholders. \nSuccessful awardees will receive project funding together with bespoke\, specialised mentoring and capability building delivered by experienced commercialisation experts throughout the program ensuring that awardees receive ongoing guidance and support. \nAwardees will work with commercialisation experts\, funding and industry partners to further validate their research and its commercial potential and refine possible pathways to impact in a clinical setting. The goal is to strive toward the development stage\, with a high probability to receive follow-on funding and industry interest.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-sparc-awards-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship,DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AusSRC Science Enabling Projects EOIs
DESCRIPTION:AusSRC now invites the Australian SKA science community to submit Expressions of Interest for projects that could benefit from AusSRC science\, software\, infrastructure\, or operational support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Australian SKA Regional Centre (AusSRC) is an un-incorporated joint venture between CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency\, Curtin University\, the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre and the University of Western Australia (UWA). \nFunded by the Australian Government\, AusSRC is Australia’s contribution to the international SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet). The SRCNet will support the global flow of data and processing needed for the SKA Observatory (SKAO) telescopes – the two most advanced radio telescopes in the world\, currently under construction in Australia and South Africa. \nThe AusSRC Science Enabling Projects\nAs part of a commitment to enabling the scientific output of the Australian SKA science community\, AusSRC supports a number of projects to build capabilities that will enable SKA science\, known as the AusSRC Science Enabling Projects (ASEPs). The ASEPs will help drive the expansion of scientific workflows and creation of new data-handling pipelines for processing and analysing large astronomical datasets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects may use data from CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope\, the Curtin University-led Murchison Widefield Array (MWA)\, the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s (SARAO’s) MeerKAT telescope\, other SKA precursors\, SKA-related multi-wavelength datasets\, or contribute to community resources and broader SRCNet capabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the successful delivery of 8 projects in the inaugural round\, the second round of ASEPs will support projects that: \n\nAdvance Australian SKA precursor science\nContribute to SKA-readiness and SRCNet capabilities\nDevelop sustainable workflows\, software\, or services\nExpand Australia’s capability in radio astronomy\nDeliver impact beyond a single project or user\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the community moves closer to SKA Science Verification and SKA-era science\, this round will continue to support projects connected to SKA science\, SKA precursor data\, and broader SRCNet priorities. Learn more and apply here \nASEP Expressions of Interest (EoIs) open Wednesday 19 August 2026 and close 5pm AWST Wednesday 16 September 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aussrc-science-enabling-projects-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Commercialisation Hub
DESCRIPTION:The WA Government is seeking a qualified and experienced operator organisation to undertake the implementation and operation of the WA Commercialisation Hub.\nFunded by the New Industries and Innovation Fund (NIIF)\, formerly known as the New Industries Fund\, the WA Commercialisation Hub will act as a bridge between research\, industry\, and government to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products. \nThe Hub will provide support for business growth with specific focus on intellectual property (IP) management\, commercialisation and scale-up support services. \nIt will support scaleups across commercial competencies such as financial literacy and capital raising\, strategic planning\, networking and mentorship\, market expansion and access to capital funding. \nThe WA Commercialisation Hub will be funded at $2 million over a four-year period from date of commencement. \nExpressions of Interest (EOI) to operate the WA Commercialisation Hub close at 5pm (AWST) on 30 September 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-commercialisation-hub/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Major Research and Innovation Application Support Round 10
DESCRIPTION:Major Research and Innovation Application Support (MRIAS) Round 10 is now open for Western Australian health and medical researchers seeking highly competitive major national and international funding opportunities. \nThrough a competitive and merit-based process\, successful applicants will receive in-principle cash commitments of up to $1 million and a letter of support to strengthen their external program application. \nDelivered through the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund\, this initiative focuses on building a strong foundation for future strategic investment in WA’s health and medical research and innovation system. \n⏰ Applications close 11am Thursday\, 1 October 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-major-research-and-innovation-application-support-round-10/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T170000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme 2027
DESCRIPTION:NCMAS provides access\, based on research and computational merit\, for researchers at Australian universities and publicly funded research agencies\, to resources at the major national HPC facilities. \nNCMAS supports HPC simulations\, data processing and AI/ML. Quantum computing is also available via Setonix-Q – a portal for Australian researchers to run hybrid quantum–classical workflows. \nThe NCMAS 2027 Call for Applications is expected to be highly competitive. Last year: \n\nAbout 884 million SU (service units) in total were awarded to applicants at the two\nHPC facilities\, NCI and the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.\nAllocated resources were only ~40% of the total requested resources\, with the\nscheme more than 2.5x oversubscribed.\n110 of 235 applications (~47%) received allocations on one or more of the HPC\nfacilities.\n\nThe National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme is Australia’s premiere grant scheme for access to high-performance computing (HPC) resources. The two Tier-1 HPC facilities in Australia\, the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre\, together offer hundreds of millions of hours of computing time to meritorious researchers.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-call-for-applications-to-ncmas-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia)
DESCRIPTION:The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) supports early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) through grants that enable collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and professional growth. Administered by the Academy on behalf of the Royal Society (Australia) Pty Ltd Board\, the program invests in activities that strengthen Australia’s research ecosystem and respond to current scientific priorities. The initiative is supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund\, part of a philanthropic bequest dedicated to advancing science in perpetuity. \nThe current structure offers three streams—Flagship\, Amplify\, and Participation Support—designed to empower EMCRs to lead multidisciplinary initiatives\, access development opportunities\, and overcome barriers to participation. \n\nFlagship activities offering grants up to $50\,000;\nAmplify activities providing up to $15\,000;\nParticipation Support grants up to $5\,000.\n\nOn the recommendation of the Australian Academy of Science\, the Royal Society (Australia) Pty Ltd Board determines the activities to be supported with the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-theo-murphy-initiative-australia-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI)
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) is a multi-country\, challenge-driven applied research grants initiative.\nThe RCRI funds 12- to 15-month collaborative projects that produce practical tools\, models\, knowledge and data that can be adapted across diverse Asia-Pacific contexts\, aligned to specific challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region. Three challenges will be issued\, and successful projects will be those that demonstrate the highest potential to address the challenge. \nProgramme highlights\n\nGrant funding of between AUD $50\,000 and up to $145\,000\nSupports cross-border collaboration in Asia and the Pacific – regional consortia involving one Australian organisation and at least two other institutions based in the Asia-Pacific\, excluding Australia.\nSupports cross-sectoral collaboration – researchers are invited to apply with partners outside academia including industry\, government\, philanthropy and civil society organisations.\nPractical outputs and/or translation pathway encouraged.\n\nAbout the Alpha Cohort of RCRI\nThe Alpha Cohort is the first funding round of the Regional Challenge Research Initiative. The Alpha Cohort will deliver multi-country applied research projects that address the challenge of circular economy\, waste reduction and sustainable resource use for regional resilience in the Asia-Pacific region.  \nAn approximate total of AUD $580\,000 is available for this round. The program is expected to fund 4-5 collaborative projects\, with individual grants of between AUD $50\,000 and AUD $145\,000. Projects must be completed within 12–15 months. \nFor this round\, Circular Economy should be understood as practical system change that improves how materials and resources are designed\, produced\, used\, retained\, recovered and reintegrated across supply chains and communities. \nCompetitive proposals will show how the project can contribute to value retention\, resource efficiency and regional resilience\, with clear pathways to adoption and benefit in diverse Asia-Pacific contexts. \n\nCall opens: 19 August 2026\nApplications close: Monday\, 5 October 2026 at 11:59PM AEDT
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-regional-challenge-research-initiative-rcri/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Nature Awards The Spinoff Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Spinoff Prize is a €30\,000 global award for early-stage university spinoff companies providing an opportunity for academic entrepreneurs to raise their company profile and get noticed by potential investors. It increases the visibility of academic entrepreneurs and their companies and helps them secure future investment.\nThe Spinoff Prize focuses on spinoff companies founded on research in life sciences or physical sciences\, both of which can include digital technology approaches including artificial intelligence\, deep learning\, neuromorphic computing\, and quantum computing. \nFinalist spinoffs will pitch to the slam panels live at the Curious2027 – Future Insight™ conference\, after which one winner will receive a €30\,000 cash prize. All eligible applicants will receive a free online ticket to the Curious2027 – Future Insight™ conference. \nWe define a spinoff as a company that has been formed specifically to commercialise the outputs generated from research conducted at a university or research institute. The spinoff must have been registered as a separate legal entity on or after 7th October 2021. In the application you will have to clearly demonstrate how the underpinning research led to findings which are subsequently being commercialised
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-nature-awards-the-spinoff-prize/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship,DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate with nbn Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Championing Australia’s regional and remote businesses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning a business in regional or remote Australia isn’t easy. Isolation\, limited reach and tough conditions can all stand in the way. \nYet\, out here\, challenge breeds creativity. And in the face of adversity\, innovation thrives. That’s why we created the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program with the Regional Australia Institute. \nNow in its seventh year\, our grants program champions the ideas\, resilience and brilliance of regional digital businesses. There’s also $125\,000 in grants up for grabs.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-with-nbn-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Green Compute at the Edge Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This Challenge will identify technologies that set a new standard for sustainable compute infrastructure in regional Western Australia (WA)\, at scale\, with genuine benefit to the projects and communities that host them.\nSolutions are invited to match at least one of three use cases: \n\nCarbon-Free Energy\nWater-Positive Cooling\nRegional Integration & Benefits\n\n\n\n\nThe Green Compute at the Edge Innovation Challenge has been curated into two separate tracks\, each inviting different solutions based on technology readiness level (TRL) and geography. The Early disruptors track invites highly disruptive solutions with a strong connection to WA\, in their early stages of development (TRL 3-6)\, while the Near-deployment solutions track is intended for solutions that are ready for real-world piloting and offtake (TRL 7-9). \n\n\nFinalists shortlisted from both streams will progress to a live pitch and judging round during West Tech Fest in Perth in December 2026. \nLearn more about how to get involved here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-green-compute-at-the-edge-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Funding
ORGANIZER;CN="WA GreenTech Hub":MAILTO:hello@greentechwa.com
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