Applications are now OPEN for innovative & scaleable WA startups looking for advice and potential investment. This round we are focused on tech and innovation for sustainability. Applications via our… Continue reading DEADLINE: SouthWest Angels Opportunity
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. What do you get? Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies… Continue reading DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program
Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program
Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research… Continue reading DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications
Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs
X-TEND Program WA provides up to $150k for organisations that deliver programs to help establish investor and/or education/connections with startups, or that help grow regional, female and/or indigenous entrepreneurship. Deadline 30 August
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. There are four streams within the program, including: Sovereign Industrial Priorities (Deadline 31 August) Exports (Deadline 31 July) Security (Deadline 31 August) Skilling. (Deadline 31 July) The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream… Continue reading DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream
The METS Innovation Program seeks to broaden support for research projects led by METS companies servicing WA’s mining industry. A $3 million funding program to support industry-led METS related research projects features a specific grant scheme with matched-funding up to $250,000 for eligible and successful grant holder companies, as well as project facilitation assistance for… Continue reading DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program
MRIWA grant applications for 2024 are now open! MRIWA accepts applications throughout the year for projects which address a challenge or issue facing the minerals industry in Western Australia. MRIWA seeks to support projects across its key focus areas, including: Net Zero Emission Mining Green Steel Exploration Amplification Critical Minerals Alternative Use of Tailings and… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 MRIWA Grants
The Western Australian Government, as part of its commitment to support the State’s expanding innovation ecosystem, is seeking to enhance support for early-stage business growth to drive innovation, job creation,… Continue reading DEADLINE: WA Venture Capital Initiative (RFP)
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… Continue reading DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding
The HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRG) scheme is focused on responding to health issues identified within health care provider communities, and the translation of research findings into practice… Continue reading DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants
The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian government grant, funded through the $25.8 million New Industries Fund which sits under the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI). Prior… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant
The National Science Week Grants 2025 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2025, Australia’s major national celebration of science. What do you get? Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2025 activities. Who is this… Continue reading DEADLINE: National Science Week Grants 2025
This grant opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund and the Research Data Infrastructure Initiative. It looks to fund the creation or extension of national research data infrastructure to support world-class health and medical research in Australia. Research proposals should incorporate: new linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 Research Data Infrastructure Grants
Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant Applications
Offering academics and SMEs a diverse range of Australian translational medical research capabilities. The Pipeline Accelerator aims to further reduce the cost of access to TIA and Phenomics Australia facilities and enable seamless access to the NDF to enable various therapeutic development projects,
Between $150,000 and $500,000 funding to support co-innovation between SMEs across Singapore and Australia This program provides funding for Australian and Singaporean enterprises to collaborate on commercially viable, innovative green products and services. Grants will support projects that focus on priority green economic sectors, including: renewable and green energy waste managment and circular economy sustainable… Continue reading DEADLINE: AgriFutures / Earthshot Prize Opportunity
The eBay Circular Fashion Fund is seeking to support pioneering businesses that are using technology and services to change customer behaviour within the fashion industry. We are looking for forward-thinking solutions which will develop the way we think about fashion's circular economy. Market winners receive a share of $200k AUD and the opportunity to pitch… Continue reading DEADLINE: Circular Fashion Innovation Fund
For Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry The Accelerator Program Access Grants (APAG) provides funding for up to five senior or executive level managers to travel to and participate in recognised national or international incubator, accelerator or business training programs. $100,000 has been allocated to this round. Up to $20,000 will be provided per organisation,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Accelerator Program Access Grants
CUREator+ will provide SMEs (SMEs) with access to investment capital, commercial guidance, international expert networks, and hands-on support and mentorship to drive the translation and commercialisation of their opportunities. In addition to program oversight, SMEs will be supported to secure follow-on funding and facilitate their continued development. This program aims to support the development of:… Continue reading DEADLINE: CUREator+ Program Round 2
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. The funding will be used to support the validation of… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Seed Fund 24-25
Funding is available for WA companies working in health and medical life sciences to travel to major conferences or business events to help support their: business growth access to investment potential partnerships. What do you get? Funding of 80% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000. Who is this for? WA health and medical… Continue reading DEADLINE: Market Access Grant Scheme
Regional Microgrids ProgramSeeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. Deadline: 19 Dec 2025
This program provides small to medium sized enterprises with funding to develop innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. This round focuses on a cyber security challenge identified by government. What do you get? Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up… Continue reading DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge
The Solar SunShot program aims to support innovative solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain. The total funding allocated for the program is up to $1 billion (total funding allocation). The amount of funding allocated for a funding round will be specified in the relevant funding announcement. Two funding rounds have… Continue reading DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A
WA Near-miss Awards Ideas Grants 2024-25 The Program is open to WA early- and mid-career researchers who were deemed ‘fundable’ but not funded in the 2024 NHMRC Ideas Grant funding round, with a score of 4.5 and above (equivalent to a category 5 score). Deadline: 7 Feb 2025
The Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will provide grants to fund research and development projects and feasibility studies delivered as a joint project between Australian and eligible Indo-Pacific organisations. The program aims to: help develop and diversify solar photovoltaic (PV), hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chains in the Indo-Pacific address vulnerabilities in solar… Continue reading DEADLINE: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1
Carbon Innovation Grants Program Funding for WA heavy industries participants to support the development of innovative technologies for carbon abatement and sequestration across two rounds; feasibility studies and pilot projects. Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
METS Innovation Program WAMatched funding of up to $250,000 for eligible METS companies, to activate innovation and research in: net zero emission mining, critical minerals, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste and/or precision and low impact mining. Deadline: 4 March 2025
