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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Austrade Australian AI Innovators Mission to Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Austrade invites expressions of interest from Australian enterprise technology companies to join the Australian AI Innovators Mission to Singapore\, delivered alongside Tech Week Singapore 2026.\nDelivered through a Team Australia approach\, in partnership with Tech Council of Australia and State and Territory Governments\, the mission will connect participants with enterprise buyers\, government agencies\, ecosystem partners and industry leaders driving AI adoption and transformation in Singapore. Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities through the Team Australia Pavilion\, engage in targeted business matching and stakeholder engagement activities and take part in a range of ecosystem engagement opportunities.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-austrade-australian-ai-innovators-mission-to-singapore/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF Strategy and Priorities Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) is seeking feedback on the draft MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026–2031 and draft MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2026–2028 (MRFF Strategy and Priorities). Feedback will help ensure AMRAB’s advice to the Australian Government reflects the right future focus for MRFF funding. \nThis consultation seeks your views on the next Strategy and Priorities. It comes at a time of rapid change\, including advances in technology such as artificial intelligence\, and follows a number of recent reviews and consultations across the health and research system. \nRead more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-strategy-and-priorities-consultation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Superstars of STEM Program
DESCRIPTION:The Superstars of STEM program advances gender equity in science\, technology\, engineering and maths. Superstars receive advanced communications training to build a strong media and public profile\, be a role model for the next generations and supercharge their career. A strong desire to build a media profile is key – the program exists to create a growing cohort of highly visible diverse role models in the media of people who are experts and leaders in STEM. The program is open to women and non-binary people in STEM. \nApplicants must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria before the closing date:   \n\nHold a PhD or higher; or \nHave more than 10 years of experience working in STEM; or\nHave an undergraduate STEM degree and at least 4 years’ experience working in information technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, agricultural science\, environmental science or geological sciences; or\nAre an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with an undergraduate STEM degree and at least 4 years’ STEM industry experience (this work experience can have been done concurrently with your studies).\n\nThe program runs for two calendar years with 60 participants in each group of Superstars\, identified in a comprehensive competitive selection process. As well as receiving training\, the participants are paired with a high-profile mentor\, supported to use their new skills to raise their public profile and visit schools to inspire the next generation.\nThe current program concludes in December 2026. The next program will run from January 2027-December 2028.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-superstars-of-stem-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovation Bay & ARENA 2026 Renewables Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Australia is building the energy supply of the future. Cleaner fuels\, a record rooftop-and-battery boom\, a transforming grid\, and a new wave of demand from AI. We’re looking for Australia’s most exciting energy startups to pitch to a room of leading investors\, corporates and policymakers. \nThis opportunity is for Australian startups (pre-seed to Series A) across any of the pillars\, including but not limited to: \n• Clean fuels & molecules Example: Low-carbon liquid fuels\, SAF\, hydrogen\, ammonia\, bio & e-fuels \n• Grid transformation & electrification Example: Grid-enhancing tech\, transmission\, electrifying industry & transport \n• Energy for AI & compute Example: Clean firm power & efficiency for data centres; flexible load \n• Firm clean generation & storage Example: Ultra-low-cost solar\, wind\, geothermal\, long-duration storage \n• Distributed energy & storage at scale Example: Rooftop solar\, home & community batteries\, VPPs\, DER orchestration \n• Cross-cutting enablers Example: Critical minerals\, MRV\, project finance\, water\, etc. \nELIGIBILITY \n•  Founded & HQ’d in Australia \n•  Pre-seed to Series A \n•  Clear clean-energy / transition impact \n•  Working prototype\, pilot or deployment \nWHAT YOU GET \n•  A multi-week founder pitch program \n•  A live pitch to top investors & corporates \n•  Warm introductions & follow-up support \n•  National profile alongside ARENA
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovation-bay-arena-2026-renewables-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Visat Space for Good Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Viasat’s signature global STEM competition is coming to Australia \, inviting university and TAFE students across the country to develop new applications of satellite technology that improve life on Earth. Whether your background is in engineering\, computer science\, environmental studies\, business\, or any other discipline — your ideas and perspective matter.\nViasat: Space for Good Australia features three phases over approximately 22 weeks\, progressing from written concept submissions through digital media presentations to an in-person finals event in Sydney in December 2026 — all expenses paid by Viasat. \nThe program is specifically seeking concepts that have concrete impact in one or more of the following 11 focus areas: \n\n1. Equitable and Sustainable Access to Space\n2. Direct to Device (D2D) and IoT\n3. Rural and Remote Digital Empowerment\n4. Space Industry Collaboration (Open Architecture)\n5. Multi-Orbit Constellations\n6. Space Cybersecurity\n7. Sovereign Nations\n8. Disaster and Humanitarian\n9. AI in Space\n10. Data Centers in Space\n11. Lunar Communication\n\nPhase 1 — Concept Submission (6 weeks) Phase 1 is open to all eligible university and TAFE students in Australia. You will answer a series of written questions (each up to 750 words) that explain your high-level “Space for Good” concept — the problem it solves\, the inspiration behind it\, its commercial viability\, and how it connects to Viasat’s capabilities and the broader space sector. \nPrizes: Top three finalists will be awarded prizes. \n\n1st Place: $20\,000 AUD\n2nd Place: $15\,000 AUD\n3rd Place: $10\,000 AUD\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-visat-space-for-good-innovation-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
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