ScaleUP WA is designed for established businesses in Western Australia seeking to scale and achieve breakthrough growth. It serves as the central hub for building capability and fostering entrepreneurial development in the region, specifically aimed at accelerating business growth and propelling innovative, growth-focused businesses to new heights. The program runs annually for 12 weeks. In… Continue reading DEADLINE: ScaleUP WA 2025

The WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition opened today with a call for applications from startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and university spinouts that use intellectual property (IP) to drive economic growth and improve societies. Launched in 2022, the Global Awards celebrates enterprises using IP not only for business success, but also as a catalyst for economic and social impact.… Continue reading DEADLINE: WIPO Global Awards 2025

Applications for the second round of Capacity Building Grants open on 18 February 2025 and close 9pm AEDT on 31 March 2025. This round will provide up to $16.58 million over three years from 2025-26 to 2027-28. Grants between $250,000 and $3,000,000 will be made available. The objectives of the Capacity Building Grants round 2… Continue reading DEADLINE: Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Capacity Building Grants Round 2

MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity Description: The 2024 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. Stream 1 – Innovation enablers: Addresses an area of unmet medical need by… Continue reading DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity

WA grants for National Science Week have now opened! Grants up to $10,000 are available for large-scale initiatives, with up to $4,000 available for smaller projects. Applications close Monday 31 March 2025, 5PM AWST. Apply now at http://inspiringwa.org.au/grants.

The Economic Development Group has two roles available for immediate filling from this pool. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within JTSI and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the conclusion of this process. The Economic Development Group works across Government to… Continue reading DEADLINE: JTSI Director Pool – Economic Development

AI News of the Month: Catch up with the latest in AI news. We go over all of the major AI announcements and breakthroughs from the last month to help you stay informed. AI Tool of the Month: Each month we demonstrate a new AI tool that can help save you time.Theme of the Month: Content and Report… Continue reading AIA x WADSIH Evening AI Meetup

Bloom is an innovation hub for young entrepreneurs, facilitating programs to help a variety of different entrepreneurs of different ages and stages. They hold regular networking and up-skilling events in our coworking spaces at Crawley and Bentley. Startup Snags: Bloom Community Meetup Startup Snags is your weekly excuse to grab a hot dog, chat business,… Continue reading Bloom Community Meetup: Startup Snags

Propel Fremantle is a program designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth in Fremantle. The program is offering subsidised access to: incubators, coaching, mentoring, office space, networks, memberships, legal and accounting services or any other appropriate services identified during the assessment phase. The program focuses on key growth sectors, including the Blue Economy, Sustainability,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Propel Fremantle Accelerator Funding EOIs

The infrastructure industry faces increasing challenges within the Water, Transportation, Energy and Cities, Campuses and Facilities areas, including the need to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, navigate fragmented workflows, and ensure compliance with evolving standards. Limited collaboration, data silos, and inefficiencies in design, validation, and delivery processes further complicate project outcomes. Join… Continue reading Shaping the digital future of infrastructure

MRFF 2024 Clinical Trials Activity Grant OpportunityUp to $5M funding for medical research and medical innovation projects that address one of the four specified streams/targeted call for research. Deadline: 5 March 2025

This Symposium explores the latest advancements and breakthroughs in agricultural technology (AgTech) and how they can pave the way for a more sustainable, efficient and prosperous way we grow food. The dynamic event will feature: Keynote speeches from Australia’s leading food and agricultural experts, researchers and industry leaders Interactive panel discussions and Australian AgriTech displays… Continue reading AgTech solutions for future farming

Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiativeThis online data competition is part of the Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiative, which seeks to develop an AI-powered, semi-automated system to track and map WA’s native vegetation. The goal? To improve environmental decision-making, land-use planning, and conservation efforts with statewide, regularly updated vegetation data. Wjhy join? Global participation –… Continue reading DEADLINE: DWER x WADSIH Data Competition // WAVE

About the Role Are you ready to take on exciting and complex projects that align with state development priorities? We’re seeking motivated and skilled professionals to join our team as Senior Project Officers, with a number of positions available for immediate filling. The Tourism Investment Delivery Division supports tourism projects of state priority, through case… Continue reading DEADLINE: Senior Project Officer | Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

SMEC AI Roadshow Perth Event 2025: AI & Research Commercialisation in Western Australia Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM AWST Location: 2/491 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000 Registration & Presentation Meeting Room: WE.203 Networking & Catering Meeting Room: WE.102 Event Overview The SMEC AI Roadshow Perth 2025 brings together SMEs, researchers, investors, and AI professionals… Continue reading AI & Research Commercialisation in Western Australia

This introductory "Getting Started" meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It's best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a "Getting On" meeting (although it's not required). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

Are you a MedTech or Digital Health company looking to navigate the complexities of the UK healthcare system? Join us for this one-day workshop, hosted by The University of Western Australia, Perth Biodesign, Springboard Medical Manufacturing Alliance and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, to gain essential insights into commercialising your medtech and digital health solutions… Continue reading MedTech UK Market Entry Workshop

In a world driven by innovation, protecting your ideas, technology, and brand is essential for growth and success. Whether you're a startup, a fast-scaling business, or an industry leader, a strong Intellectual Property (IP) strategy can give you a competitive edge, attract investment, and safeguard your market position. This FREE workshop, facilitated by Mark Pullen… Continue reading IP Reach – Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop

Showcasing South Korea & Australia's AI Achievements - Independent Innovations, Converging Visions for Tomorrow! Get ready for a global AI exploration at the AI Innovation Summit: Australia-South Korea. Celebrating National Science Week, we're infusing an international flavour into this summit, creating a cross-continental platform connecting AI enthusiasts, professionals, and experts from Australia and South Korea.… Continue reading AI Innovation Summit – Australia-South Korea

A complete guide to driving sustainable AI success Learn more and register SOCO, one of Australia’s leading IT consultancies, has partnered with Microsoft to bring an exclusive event to Perth - designed to help IT leaders unlock the full potential of Microsoft Copilot and AI. Whether you're looking to implement Copilot, address compliance challenges, or… Continue reading Mastering Copilot: From Readiness to Real Impact

In this session, we will explore the latest innovations and trends in stadium and venue technology, from fan engagement and streaming to ticketing and sustainability. Whether you're involved in sports management or stadium operations or simply interested in the future of live events, this networking event offers invaluable insights into the technology shaping the fan… Continue reading ASTN WA Networking Event: How Technology is Driving Better Fan Experience in Sports Stadiums and Venues

The Curtinnovation Awards celebrate bold thinkers at Curtin University who are creating real-world impact. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or entrepreneur, if you’ve developed an idea that could shape industries, improve lives, or solve critical challenges, we want to hear from you. All ideas are welcome. Previous winners of the Curtinnovation Awards include an electrolyser process to… Continue reading DEADLINE: Curtinnovation Awards

Who Can Apply This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practioners or research background or intrapreneurs of sports organisations or businesses who have a technology-based idea, consider establishing a business or develop a minimal viable product (MVP). 10 Weeks, 6 Modules and 20 Sessions: Commercialisation Translating R&D Validation of Ideas… Continue reading DEADLINE: Business of Sport Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort 9