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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant Round 3
DESCRIPTION:Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. \nThese grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. \nGrant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial readiness of their innovation to reach proof-of-scale. This includes developing and testing prototypes or pilots for new products\, processes or software in an industry-relevant environment.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-innovate-grants-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260629T223000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260629T233000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Latitude 37 Program
DESCRIPTION:Latitude 37 is a new program from Airwallex designed to accelerate young Australian founders building AI-focused products\, services\, or business models.\nYou are eligible if AI is central to your product\, service\, or business model\, you’re aged 25 or under at the application deadline\, you’re an Australian citizen\, permanent resident\, or have local roots\, and you’re still early stage (and haven’t raised more than AUD$1\,000\,000 in external funding before the deadline). \nBenefits for successful applicants: \n100k Grant: No equity. No debt. The grant is yours to deploy however you need\, runway\, hiring\, infrastructure\, so you can stay focused on building. \nTravel: Two intensive trips to San Francisco and Singapore tech hubs. Time with investors\, founders\, and customers who can accelerate your progress. \nAccess: Meet mentors\, domain experts\, potential investors\, and customers from across the Airwallex ecosystem who can open doors that would otherwise take years to reach. \nApply by 29 June 2026 | Learn more 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-latitude-37-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072657Z
CREATED:20260605T061240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T072657Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Connected Futures Hub Program
DESCRIPTION:Calling Regional WA Women Founders ​\nWe are looking for 10 ambitious women founders based in regional Western Australia who are building scalable businesses and are ready to develop their growth and investment strategy. \nThe Connected Futures Hub gives you six months to learn that language\, while deepening your understanding of your own business\, sharpening your strategy and building the confidence to walk into any investor conversation ready.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-connected-futures-hub-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T062937Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T062937Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Local Environmental Projects Program
DESCRIPTION:The program funds locally informed\, place-based projects that protect and restore threatened species and habitats\, enhance coasts and waterways\, and improve community access to nature\, especially in urban green and blue spaces. \nProjects must show long-term environmental and social benefits through sustainable management and local engagement\, aligning with national goals under the EPBC Act and Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024–2030. The program also supports Australia’s international commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity. \nTotal Amount Available (AUD): $55\,500\,000.00\nEstimated Grant Value (AUD): From $20\,000.00 to $10\,000\,000.00
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-local-environmental-projects-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011154Z
CREATED:20260614T011154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T011154Z
UID:10007752-1782835200-1782838800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Slingshot 2026 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for Singapore’s premier deep tech startup competition SLINGSHOT 2026\, now in its landmark 10th edition.\nTaking place at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) from 27th–29th October\, SLINGSHOT brings together breakthrough founders with leading investors across five categories: \n\nAdvanced Computing and Intelligence\nAdvanced Manufacturing and Industrial Systems\nDigital Technologies and Security\nEnvironment\, Energy and Sustainability\nHealth and Biomedical\n\nTop 50 Global Startups will connect with key decision-makers across the global startup ecosystem through a sponsored trip to Singapore to pitch live during SWITCH. Winners can receive over S$2M in grant prizes and showcase their breakthrough innovation to global investors\, corporates and industry leaders. \nIf you are building in any of these spaces and ready to put your company in front of a global audience in Singapore\, applications are open until the 30th of June.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-slingshot-2026-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023652Z
CREATED:20260422T023652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T023652Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WAIOTY Government Innovation Award
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia’s (WA) Innovators of the Year awards program recognises local businesses\, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product\, technology or service.\nIn 2024\, a new WA Government Innovators of the Year Award was introduced to acknowledge Western Australian government entity employees who are innovating\, creating novel IP and adding value to public service delivery. For the purposes of this program\, Western Australian government entities include Local and State Government departments\, and Government Trading Enterprises. The objectives of the WA Government Innovators of the Year Award are to: \n\nIdentify and celebrate Western Australian Government Entity Employees (local and state departments) and Government Trading Entities\nEncourage innovation within the public sector to improve efficiencies for Western Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-waioty-government-innovation-award/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024452Z
CREATED:20260422T024452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T024452Z
UID:10007547-1782907200-1782910800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WAIOTY Young Innovators Award
DESCRIPTION:Awarded to a WA high school aged individual or team (1 to 5 people) who have developed an outstanding innovative product\, technology\, process or service that clearly demonstrates an economic\, social or environmental benefit to Western Australia. In addition to the $1\,000 cash prize awarded\, the winner/s will receive $15\,000 value in-kind support facilitated by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) and includes: \n\nBespoke entrepreneurship masterclasses – 4 x 1.5-hour classes\nProfessional case study development\nUp to 10 hours of mentoring and development support\nParticipation in West Tech Fest events and activities
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-waioty-young-innovators-award/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T090909Z
CREATED:20260519T090844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T090909Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AINSE Early Career Researcher Grant (ECRG) x ANSTO
DESCRIPTION:The AINSE Early Career Researcher Grant consists of a payment of up to A$10\,000 given to eligible persons in the first five years (full-time equivalent) of their postdoctoral research career. \nEligibility summary: \n\nEmployed in a research role at an AINSE Member University or Institution.\nWithin the first five years of employment (FTE) as an Early Career Researcher (with allowances made for career breaks).\nWorking in collaboration with ANSTO on an approved project between 1st October 2026 and 31st December 2027.\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ainse-early-career-researcher-grant-ecrg-x-ansto/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T051712Z
CREATED:20260623T070451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T051712Z
UID:10007785-1783512000-1783515600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO ON Prime #20
DESCRIPTION:ON Prime is a free\, nine-week program that helps research teams turn great ideas into real-world impact. Open to all disciplines and project stages\, Prime guides teams of two to five through customer discovery\, communication skills and evidence-building.\nWith support from expert facilitators\, you’ll identify who benefits most from your research and strengthen your ability to engage them. Sessions are delivered online every two weeks\, with time in between to explore your ecosystem and test what you learn. \nTo participate in ON Prime\, you must apply with a team of two to five people. One person needs to be a researcher at an Australian university or a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO). \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-on-prime-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T084830Z
CREATED:20260531T084830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T084830Z
UID:10007681-1783526400-1783530000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence West EOI (Western Defence Forge)
DESCRIPTION:An Expression of Interest (EOI) to understand WA’s capability across defence-related manufacturing and supply chains opens on 26 May and closes on 8 July 2026.\n\nDefence West invites industry and research organisations to respond to the EOI to help shape Western Australia’s contribution to defence-related manufacturing and supply chain capability. \n\n\n\n\n\nResponses are welcomed from organisations with existing or emerging capabilities that could contribute to defence related manufacturing and supply chains\, including (but not limited to): \n\nPrime contractors and major suppliers\nSmall and medium enterprises (SMEs)\nResearch organisations and universities\nEnabling sectors (advanced manufacturing\, materials\, electronics\, test & evaluation\, safety/quality systems\, logistics and sustainment)\n\nRespondents must be headquartered in WA\, operate in WA\, or demonstrate a clear pathway to establishing capability\, partnerships or supply chain activity within the state.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-west-eoi-western-defence-forge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T031556Z
CREATED:20260615T031556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T031556Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CORE Start Program
DESCRIPTION:CORE Start is a fully supported\, six-month entrepreneurial development program for founders and innovators in Australia’s energy and resources sectors — at any stage of commercialisation. \nThrough structured workshops\, expert mentoring\, and access to CORE’s innovation ecosystem and infrastructure\, participants build the commercial skills to move from idea to market-ready opportunity. \nDesigned for founders and innovators working in Australia’s energy and resources sectors — including clean energy\, critical minerals\, advanced manufacturing\, automation\, robotics\, and industrial decarbonisation — the program delivers the four things that move an innovation from idea to market-ready opportunity: capability\, mentoring\, ecosystem\, and infrastructure.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-core-start-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022936Z
CREATED:20260518T022936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T022936Z
UID:10007647-1783605600-1783609200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: New Futures Mobility Fund
DESCRIPTION:The New Futures Mobility Fund (New Futures) is a grant program delivered by the Australian Academy of Science (the Academy). It provides competitive mobility grants to support eligible humanitarian visa holders living in Australia to participate in recognised scientific conferences\, symposia and similar professional events in Australia. \nThe fund offers flexible funding support to help remove cost barriers and enable participation in professional scientific opportunities. It is intended to strengthen professional visibility\, support career development\, and grow research networks through engagement with Australia’s scientific community. \nApplications close 5pm (AEST) on Thursday 9 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-new-futures-mobility-fund/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091614Z
CREATED:20260616T091614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T091614Z
UID:10007765-1783612800-1783616400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australian Subsea Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Subsea Business Awards are one of the best opportunities we have as an industry to acknowledge the people and organisations doing genuinely good work. This year’s awards span our three core pillars\, People\, Industry Excellence\, and Australian Industry Participation and we’d encourage everyone in our network to nominate. \nNominations for the 2026 Subsea Business Awards are open from 12 June to 9 July.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australian-subsea-business-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T051436Z
CREATED:20260605T051436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T051436Z
UID:10007728-1783699200-1783702800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Industry Partner EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Improve your organisation’s competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise\nBenefits: \n\nA multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students\nCost effective\, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies\n100% ownership of intellectual property\nSelect students appropriate to your project and skill-gap\n‘Test-drive’ students prior to potential employment\nA flexible participation mode (virtual\, in-person\, combination)\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-industry-partner-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T103952Z
CREATED:20260616T103952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T103952Z
UID:10007766-1783699200-1783702800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program (Cohort 5)
DESCRIPTION:Operating from Perth\, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. \nTogether with the Government of Western Australia\, the accelerator supports startups restoring ecosystems and building scalable businesses across: \n– Water quality\n– Biodiversity\, land & forest restoration\n– Oceans & coastal resilience\n– Food & agriculture\n– Nature-positive industry & financing \nIt offers founders guidance from regional government\, and operational support across product development\, strategy and operations\, commercialisation\, data science\, partnerships\, and fundraising.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-government-founders-factory-nature-tech-program-cohort-5/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T061425Z
CREATED:20260619T061425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T061425Z
UID:10007778-1783699200-1783702800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: [consultation] CGT reforms – arrangements for innovative start-ups
DESCRIPTION:Interested stakeholders are invited to make submissions on the proposed Innovative Business CGT Concession (IBCC) raised in the Capital gains tax reforms – arrangements for innovative start-ups Consultation paper. Consultation submission deadline 10 July
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-consultation-cgt-reforms-arrangements-for-innovative-start-ups/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081443Z
CREATED:20260615T081443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T081443Z
UID:10007762-1783872000-1783875600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow - One Health: Digital\, Biosecurity & MedTech
DESCRIPTION:This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Australia\, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors: \nBiosecurity: people and animal health | Biosecurity: plant and environment health | Animal disease diagnostics | Biotherapeutics: biomedical manufacturing and medical devices | Developing and delivering complex therapeutics | Digital and AI solutions for healthcare | Supportive equipment including robotics | Other ideas related to the program sector. \nThe program will assist you in: \nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. | Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step. | Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept. | Gaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your R&D coach. | Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network. \nApply by 12 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-to-grow-one-health-digital-biosecurity-medtech/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T090000
DTSTAMP:20260302T054226Z
CREATED:20260302T054226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T054226Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. This grant opportunity has four streams. \n\nStream 1 – Innovation enablers\nStream 2 – Digitisation of health care\nStream 3 – Co-investment partnerships\nStream 4 – mRNA technology enablers\n\nRead more about the grant opportunity here \nDeadline 14 July
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2026-national-critical-research-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T063135Z
CREATED:20260605T063135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T063135Z
UID:10007735-1784131200-1784134800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Round 2 Farm Business Transition Program
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Government is inviting sheep producers to apply for Round 2 of the open competitive Farm Business Transition Program (the program). \nGrant funding may be used for a range of activities\, including planning\, professional and technical advice\, application of research and development innovations extension activities\, and investment in on-farm infrastructure and improvements. These activities are intended to support the adoption of alternative farming systems and practices. \nGrant funding of up to $75\,000 (GST exclusive) over both rounds\, per eligible applicant is available.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-round-2-farm-business-transition-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075325Z
CREATED:20260605T075325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T075325Z
UID:10007741-1784203200-1784206800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: FHRI Golden Ticket 2026
DESCRIPTION:Golden Ticket 2026 aims to enhance the health and medical innovation knowledge\, skills and experience of high-potential WA innovators\, by providing access to financial support to cover salary costs\, development opportunities\, and professional services (e.g. Intellectual Property (IP)\, regulatory affairs\, reimbursement expertise) so they can validate early ideas and develop their personal capability to lead the development of innovative ventures that will benefit the WA community. \nFunding will be provided on a competitive basis to selected innovators\, ensuring a comprehensive package of financial and capacity-building support. \nGolden Ticket 2026 is open to WA-based innovators undertaking activities at Innovation Maturity Level (IML) 2 (Idea) to IML 4 (Proof of Feasibility or Hit discovery). \nSuccessful innovators will be awarded funding of up to $300\,000\, with up to $175\,000 available to cover salary costs for an equivalent of 12-months full-time dedicated to the Activity\, over a maximum period of 18-months and minimum 0.6FTE. \nProgram Status: Open for Applications \nApplications Close: 1.00pm (AWST)\, Thursday 16 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-fhri-golden-ticket-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T090000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064440Z
CREATED:20260605T064440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T064440Z
UID:10007738-1784448000-1784451600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Women in Digital Awards
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018 we have championed over 95 award winners\, 320 finalists and 2\,328 nominees in their career\, and we’re just getting started. \nThis awards program is run in collaboration with a range of incredible partners\, industry leaders\, and the Australian digital community which rallies around this program year on year to see more incredible humans receive the recognition they deserve. \nOur nomination and entry process is quick\, easy and creates greater awareness of professional accomplishments – in fact 88% of nominees rate greater belief in their abilities after completing their entry. \nThe shortlisting and judging process is undertaken with impartial industry leaders and culminates in an evening of celebration at our annual Women in Digital Awards Gala.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-national-women-in-digital-awards-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081039Z
CREATED:20260615T081039Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Bloom Launchpad Program
DESCRIPTION:Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree.\nLaunchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom’s co-working space\, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to investors and the public at end of the semester. Students are encouraged to continue their start-ups after the unit concludes. \nDeadline for the next cohort: 19 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-bloom-launchpad-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T081818Z
CREATED:20260617T081818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T081818Z
UID:10007770-1784563200-1784566800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Designed for local founders with dreams of scaling their business\, the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator is a six-week program\, tailor-made for early-stage founders looking to grow.\nThis program is FREE thanks to the support of the City of Perth. Applications are now open and close on 20 July\, 2026. \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-plus-eight-accelerator-program-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australia–Vietnam Science\, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the Australia–Vietnam Science\, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants.\nThis bilateral program supports collaborative research projects between eligible Australian organisations and Vietnamese partner organisations. \nThe program provides up to A$1.3 million in total funding\, with grants of between A$100\,000 and A$300\,000 available for projects running from 24 to 36 months. Funding supports the Australian component of collaborative projects involving universities\, research institutions\, businesses and industry partners. \nProjects must align with one of three priority areas: \n\nnew and renewable technologies\na sustainable blue economy\nrecycling and waste management.\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australia-vietnam-science-technology-and-innovation-cooperation-initiative-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator
DESCRIPTION:The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program provides grants of up to $33 million to support medical research and medical innovation projects through the establishment of BioMedTech Incubators. \nThe grant is for an eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator\, to partner with Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to progress new and innovative medical research projects through the early stages of development. \nApplicants may propose to support development of innovations in their area/s of strength (i.e. applicants are not required to propose a program that covers the breadth of the biomedtech sector). \nLearn more about the opportunity here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2026-biomedtech-incubator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T170000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Student Applications
DESCRIPTION:We provide hands-on experience in an industry setting\, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment\n\n\n\n\nBenefits: \n\n\nAn industry placement working in a team on a defined project \n\n\nA scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions) \n\n\nWeekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics \n\n\nWeekly training in Biodesign methodology & professional skills \n\n\nA flexible participation mode (in-person\, remote or combination) \n\n\nConnections with industry & potential employment opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-student-applications/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T075633Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Y Combinator Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to December in San Francisco.\nThe overall goal of YC is to help startups really take off. They arrive at YC at all different stages. Some haven’t even started working yet\, and others have been launched for a year or more. But whatever stage a startup is at when they arrive\, the goal is to help them to be in dramatically better shape 3 months later. \nFor 3 months\, it’s all startup\, all the time. Everyone around you—us\, the other founders in your batch\, the alumni\, the speakers\, the investors—wants to help your startup succeed. \nLearn more about the program here \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-y-combinator-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T063507Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NHMRC Investigator Grants
DESCRIPTION:Investigator Grants provide the highest-performing researchers at all career stages with consolidated funding for their salary (if required) and a significant research support package. \nInvestigator Grants support: \n\nresearch across the 4 pillars of health and medical research:\n\nbiomedical\nclinical\npublic health\nhealth services research\n\n\nall career stages:\n\nearly career researchers\nmid-career researchers\nestablished researchers\n\n\nresearchers with clinical responsibilities (such as clinicians\, public health and allied health practitioners)\nfull-time and part-time researchers.\n\nInvestigator Grants aim to: \n\nallow flexibility for investigators to pursue important new research directions as they arise and to form collaborations as needed\nfoster innovative and creative research\ncreate opportunities for researchers at all career stages to establish their own research programs\nreduce application and peer review burden on researchers.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-nhmrc-investigator-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T075319Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AIM WA Pinnacle Awards
DESCRIPTION:The AIM WA Pinnacle Awards are Western Australia’s premier business leadership excellence awards\, recognising and rewarding outstanding organisations across the corporate\, government\, community and not-for-profit sectors in Australia that have a significant footprint in Western Australia. \nThe 2026 AIM WA Pinnacle Awards applications are now open\, offering organisations the opportunity to be recognised for their impact and achievements. Categories include Visagio Innovation Excellence\, Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Environmental Sustainability Excellence\, Woodside Energy First Nations Business Excellence and Marketforce Group Marketing Excellence. \n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony:\n19 November 2026 at Crown Perth\n\n\n\nThe Pinnacle Awards are free to enter and each winner receives a $20\,000 prize in AIM WA Workplace Training to give to a charity of their choice.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aim-wa-pinnacle-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065941Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) Program
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation’s (CERI) Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) program is all about unlocking the potential of women in deep-tech and accelerating more female-led\, investment-ready ventures that will help diversify Western Australia’s economy. \nIf you’re building something where the hardest part is proving the core idea actually works\, you’re in deep tech. This is the space where progress is about resolving real technical unknowns. It’s the technology or research that requires experimentation\, iteration\, and often entirely new approaches. \nThe program is designed to support women founders in deep tech by providing structured training\, mentorship\, and direct pathways to investment. Delivered in alignment with national innovation priorities\, it supports participants to overcome existing barriers\, and scale impactful ventures. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCERI entrepreneurship program scholarships\nMentorship with expert female leaders\nOpportunity to apply for Residency within CERI’s purpose-built Nedlands facility\, a professional ecosystem of start-up entrepreneurs\nCurated events and connections across research\, industry and startup investment\nAccess to our investor showcase at the end of the 12 month program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-female-innovators-in-research-science-and-technology-first-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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