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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:20260630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260626T054142Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Fellowships are offered to early-stage postdoctoral researchers who have outstanding academic profiles and who have already made significant personal research contributions within and beyond their discipline. \nForrest Fellows will wish to extend their postdoctoral research well beyond the focus of their doctoral dissertation and will aim to do so in a way that builds intellectual bridges within and between disciplines. Forrest Fellows are also committed to communicating their research to others\, to have a positive impact on the world around us. \nDeadline 30 June 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-forrest-research-foundation-fellowships-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T050739Z
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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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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:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T061210Z
CREATED:20260626T061210Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Invest & Trade WA ONS 2026 Delegation
DESCRIPTION:ONS 2026 is a biennial forum where global energy expertise\, knowledge\, and innovative technology converge.\nThis year ONS 2026 will be held in Stavanger\, Norway from 24-27 August 2026. With over 1\,200 exhibitors participating across eight exhibition halls and nine conference venues\, it is a great place to connect with international suppliers and companies. \nWestern Australian energy sector leaders across industry\, innovation and research are invited to submit a registration of interest to be a part of  the Invest and Trade WA’s ONS 2026 delegation. Registrations close on 30 June 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-invest-trade-wa-ons-delegation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T072130Z
CREATED:20260626T072130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T072130Z
UID:10007800-1782835200-1782838800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: RACI National Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating RACI member strides in advancing the chemical enterprise and fostering positive impacts in organisations\, communities\, and society.\nResearch and Innovation Categories include: \n\nApplied Research and Innovation Award\nACES Lecture Award\nCatalyst Award\nCornforth Medal\nC.S. Piper Award\nH.G. Smith Memorial Award\nRACI Welcome Award\nRennie Memorial Medal\n\nThe RACI National Awards are open from 1 April to 30 June.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-raci-national-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023652Z
CREATED:20260422T023652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T023652Z
UID:10007546-1782907200-1782910800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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
UID:10007652-1782921600-1782925200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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:20260701T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T040535Z
CREATED:20260628T040535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T040535Z
UID:10007810-1782921600-1782925200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Engineers Australia Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the people taking bold ideas and making them a reality. This is where excellence isn’t just honoured. It’s applied.\nFrom breakthrough infrastructure to innovation in the community\, great engineering deserves the spotlight. It’s solving the challenges we’re facing today\, while anticipating those we’re facing next. And that belongs on centre stage. \nNominate an exceptional member or project for the 2026 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards and shine a light on the impact they bring to our profession. We encourage nominees of all backgrounds and identities including people of all genders\, those with disabilities\, mature age and younger applicants\, members of the LGBTQIA+ community\, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others who are culturally and racially marginalised. \nNominations are open until Wednesday 1 July. 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-engineers-australia-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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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
UID:10007760-1783526400-1783530000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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
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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:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T060855Z
CREATED:20260626T060855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060855Z
UID:10007791-1783872000-1783875600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Invest & Trade WA Vietnam Mission
DESCRIPTION:In late September 2026\, the WA Government\, through Invest and Trade WA\, will lead a business mission to Vietnam.\nInvest and Trade WA are seeking registrations of interest from WA-based businesses currently operating\, or with a significant interest\, in the Vietnam market. To be eligible\, your business must operate in one of WA’s priority sectors represented on the mission: energy transition\, international education or primary industries. All travel\, accommodation and on-ground expenses are at the cost of the delegate. \n\n\nAs part of the WA delegation\, participants will gain access to a range of exclusive opportunities\, including: \n\nA comprehensive pre-departure briefing to prepare you for the mission.\nA tailored program of high-level government and industry engagements.\nTargeted site visits aligned with your industry stream.\nBusiness matching and networking opportunities with key Vietnamese stakeholders.\nInvitations to showcase events highlighting WA’s strengths\, capabilities\, and competitive advantages.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-invest-trade-wa-vietnam-mission/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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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:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T061846Z
CREATED:20260622T061846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T061846Z
UID:10007782-1784044800-1784048400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Firestarter Masterclass Series
DESCRIPTION:Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio\, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking\, creative problem solving\, and confident communication – no experience necessary. \nFirestarter is designed for Curtin staff and students who are curious about how entrepreneurial skills can support them no matter what their career ambitions. No matter whether you’re an employee\, running your own business\, or still studying\, Firestarter will equip you with the skills\, mindset and confidence often associated with successful entrepreneurs. \nOnline Masterclass Dates: Wed 15 July | Monday 3 August | Wed 26 August | Mon 7 September
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-firestarter-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T063135Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T081039Z
UID:10007761-1784476800-1784480400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T074627Z
CREATED:20260627T074627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T074627Z
UID:10007806-1784476800-1784480400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Google for Startups Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed and Series A (or equivalent) Australian and New Zealand startups building AI&ML-driven platforms and products.\nThe Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New Zealand connects founders with the best people\, products and practices to help them grow\, leveraging Google’s AI&ML technical expertise and global networks to support startups’ success.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-google-for-startups-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082449Z
CREATED:20260617T082449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T082449Z
UID:10007771-1784563200-1784566800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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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