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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AI For Good Innovation Factory
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Australia is bringing the United Nations AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia back for a second year and invites startups to pitch their AI‑driven solutions that address one of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. \nFive finalists will be chosen to pitch at a live AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia showcase at The Platform on Wednesday 27 May. At this event\, a winning finalist will be selected to represent Australia at the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale in Geneva\, Switzerland\, competing on the world stage with the support and visibility of the United Nations. \nA final follow up event will be held in early-to-mid July\, where the winning finalist will return to Perth to share insights and learnings from the international experience\, helping to inspire and strengthen Australia’s AI and innovation ecosystem. \nDeadline Friday 8 May\, 5pm (AWST) \nDeadline has been Extended to 13 May 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ai-for-good-innovation-factory-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Meshpoints WA Innovation Ecosystem Survey (extended)
DESCRIPTION:The WA Innovation Ecosystem Survey 2026 is now open\, inviting founders\, innovators\, investors\, mentors\, and ecosystem supporters to share their perspectives on what’s working\, where the gaps are\, and what support is needed most. \nThe survey takes just 5–7 minutes\, is anonymous\, and will directly inform future programs\, funding priorities and ecosystem initiatives across Western Australia. Plus\, you can opt in at the end to go in the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 VISA gift cards. \n👉 Complete the survey here by 15 May 2026:\nhttps://platform.echoimpact.io/survey/02bd6085-0f65-4c62-94eb-c54f1666aede \nMeshpoints\, powered by Spacecubed and supported by Lotterywest\, exists to build a stronger culture of innovation in Western Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-meshpoints-wa-innovation-ecosystem-survey-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Falling Walls Pitch Competition (Perth)
DESCRIPTION:FALLING WALLS LAB IS COMING TO PERTH\nWhich wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes\, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. \nDeadline to Apply 25 May 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-falling-walls-pitch-competition-perth/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Global Entrepreneurship Network - Entrepreneurship World Cup
DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year\, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for a share of US$1 million dollars in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment\, support and publicity and a global finals event attended by leading investors. \nOpen to creative and innovative individuals anywhere on the entrepreneurship spectrum. With categories and prizes for idea-stage\, early-stage\, and growth-stage ventures\, the EWC customizes the resources available and ensures that competitions are conducted on equal footing and for all industries. Startups must be less than 10 years old at the date of the Global Finals. \nMore than USD $1 million total in prizes\, in addition to investment opportunities\, visibility\, network\, access to markets and in-kind services for the top EWC100.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-global-entrepreneurship-network-entrepreneurship-world-cup/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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