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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Graphite Research and Development Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Graphite Research and Development Grant provides Australian small to medium enterprises SMEs with funding and access to CSIRO experts on collaborative R&D projects. \nThis initiative will support development of a sustainable graphite industry in Australia\, which is essential to meeting the growing global demand for battery anode materials. Australia is positioned to become a key supplier to the USA and other global markets by capitalising on its natural graphite deposits. This program supports R&D in areas like alternative feedstocks\, efficient recycling methods\, and purification techniques\, contributing to a cleaner\, more sustainable graphite production process.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-graphite-research-and-development-grant/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T022911Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T034911Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T063913Z
CREATED:20260825T063913Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T075832Z
CREATED:20260813T075759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T075832Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T023427Z
CREATED:20260731T061319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T023427Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T032954Z
CREATED:20260820T032954Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T111815Z
CREATED:20260804T111815Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260913T090031Z
CREATED:20260913T090031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T090031Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T032053Z
CREATED:20260908T032053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T032053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T053900Z
CREATED:20260907T053900Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DSTG Collaborative Research Grant Round 8
DESCRIPTION:he Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) supports cross-disciplinary collaboration between researchers and industry which address Defence Innovation\, Science and Technology (IS&T) priorities and contribute to ADF capability. \nThe CRG is one mechanism in which the DSC supports the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) to enable the research and industry sector to focus their work on the development of advanced and asymmetric capabilities in key technological areas. \nThe Collaborative Research Grant is co-funded through the Western Australian State Government and DSTG. \nRound 8 Research Theme – Logistics Under Conflict\nDefence operations at range depend on long and vulnerable supply chains. This grant round seeks research that can improve Defence’s ability to sustain capability when supply\, movement\, infrastructure\, health support or local demand are disrupted by distance\, environmental conditions or adversary action \n\nApplications must address one or more of the following topic areas: \n\n\n\nDecision advantage under disruption\n\n\n\n\nPhysical infrastructure resilience\n\n\n\n\nDisrupted health support\n\n\n\n\nCritical supply sovereignty\, preservation and substitution\n\n\n\n\nDemand reduction at point of need
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-dstg-collaborative-research-grant-round-8/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T105145Z
CREATED:20260916T105145Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ARENA Launchpad Startup Funding Round
DESCRIPTION:The Startup Funding Round totals up to $15 million\, with grants of $500\,000 available\, with up to a further $500\,000 available for projects with high capital expenditure requirements (i.e up to $1\,000\,000 per grant).\n\n\n\nThis round will directly support early-stage clean energy startups to: \n\nBuild the technical and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies and products aligned with ARENA’s Investment Plan and Strategic Priorities.\nClose early funding gaps and reduce barriers to future public or private investment.\nStrengthen Australia’s pipeline of early-stage energy startups.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-arena-launchpad-startup-funding-round/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T023344Z
CREATED:20260914T023314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T023344Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifutures Rural Women's Acceleration Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant offers women with an idea\, cause\, or vision the chance to create impact in rural and emerging industries and communities by providing opportunities for learning and development to bring their vision to life.\nSeven Australian women per annum will be granted with a learning and development bursary of up to $7\,000 for professional development to enable them to bring their idea\, cause or vision to life. \nThe Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant is one of many AgriFutures Australia initiatives ensuring our rural industries prosper now\, and into the future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-evokeag-2027-startup-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub Operator
DESCRIPTION:The new WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub will support creative industries across Western Australia’s nine regions\, with focus areas including design\, music\, advertising\, film\, and media\, as well as emerging technology sectors including gaming\, product design\, software development\, and immersive technologies. It will nurture partnerships and develop new collaborations with creative tech and innovation partners locally\, nationally and globally.\nThe WA Creative Technologies Innovation Hub requires an Operator from 1 July 2027. \n\nThe Hub will build partnerships with secondary and the higher education sector to support and expand programs that prepare students for future careers in creative technologies. The Hub will build capability and capacity in creative and immersive technology industries across WA by:\nHelping businesses and creative enterprises grow by linking research\, entrepreneurship and education in the use of digital and immersive technologies\nIdentifying strategic investment opportunities to advance ideas and foster collaborations that deliver improved commercial\, community\, and cultural outcomes\nShowcasing independent WA creative talent through local\, national and international events and partnerships\nExpanding the State’s presence in the global digital supply chain of creative services\, content and code\nSupporting research\, innovation\, and the practical integration of digital and immersive technologies across industries\nDriving greater understanding and adoption of user-centric design and human factors engineering\nBuilding and nurturing collaborations with industry\, research institutions\, and global partners to drive innovation and market growth\nThe Hub director attending the State-funded innovation Hubs’ directors bi-monthly meetings to promote statewide cross-sectoral networks for their Hub’s startups\, emerging businesses\, SMEs\, and others\nDelivering Statewide outreach and access pathways for supporting regional innovators and First Nations businesses
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-creative-tech-innovation-hub-operator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Digital Futures Innovation Hub Operator
DESCRIPTION:The WA Digital Futures Innovation Hub will focus on strengthening Western Australia’s business capability in AI\, data science\, cybersecurity\, and emerging technologies. By uniting the innovation ecosystem\, industry\, government and research partners\, the Hub will support accelerated technology adoption\, enhance digital resilience\, and prioritise skills development\, applied research\,\nand knowledge exchange.\nAs digital systems take on more routine and analytical tasks\, human expertise remains essential for strategic direction\, ethical oversight and innovation. The Hub will also focus on skills development\, applied research and knowledge exchange\, offering access to tools\, training and expert guidance. \nBy building capability and confidence across WA businesses\, the Hub will support the safe\, ethical\, and effective use of digital technologies—strengthening and contributing to long-term economic growth. \nThe WA Digital Futures Innovation Hub will build capability and capacity across WA by: \n\nEnsuring the State remains at the forefront of the digital revolution by increasing the uptake\, education\, training\, and awareness of AI\, data science\, cybersecurity and other evolving  digital technologies\nBringing together stakeholders engaged in advancing local and regional digital development\nAccelerating the adoption and development of digital capabilities across Western Australia for long-term state advantage\nOffering access to tools\, frameworks\, and data for developing\, training\, and managing AI and data science models\nOptimising the transformative potential of digital technologies to build a future-ready workforce\nStrengthening the strategic alignment of digital technologies and leverage their combined impact on the growth of other sectors\nAddressing the legal\, privacy\, security and ethical issues arising from the increased use of digital technologies\nAttracting investment into Western Australia to support the research\, development\, and commercialisation of digital technologies and services\nThe Hub director attending the State-funded innovation Hubs’ directors bi-monthly meetings to promote statewide cross-sectoral networks for their Hub’s startups\, emerging businesses\, SMEs\, and others.\nDelivering Statewide outreach and access pathways for supporting regional innovators and First Nations businesses
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-digital-futures-innovation-hub-operator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Carbon Innovation Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Supporting WA heavy industries to transition to net zero carbon emissions\nThe program funds feasibility studies\, pilot projects and capital works that help to avoid\, reduce or offset carbon emissions from heavy industry processes\, with a focus on supporting innovative technologies for carbon abatement and sequestration. \nThe Department of Water and Environmental Regulation administers the $15 million program through a competitive process. Two grant rounds have been completed. \nRound 3 of the grant program is now open for applications. Further details are provided below.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-carbon-innovation-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Collie Futures Small Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Apply for up to $100\,000 for projects that will deliver meaningful community outcomes\, and help strengthen and diversify the Collie economy as the region transitions away from coal‑related industries. \nApplications can request funding for tangible equipment\, or activities that relate to the project and have strong potential to deliver broader benefits to the Collie community. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-collie-futures-small-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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