The Competition Guidelines summarize the high-level requirements and procedures of the competition. These guidelines are based upon extensive research and consultation with dozens of experts and researchers across a wide array of relevant fields. Open for public comment until June 1, 2024, we encourage those interested to submit feedback or questions regarding the guidelines by emailing waterscarcity@xprize.org. Submitted feedback will… Continue reading DEADLINE: X-PRIZE Water Scarcity Track A Qualifying Submission Deadline

On 26 February 2025, ARENA announced $46.3 million to deploy community batteries across Australia under Community Batteries Funding Round 2 of the Community Batteries Funding Initiative. Key dates for the Community Batteries Funding Round 2 (Round 2) are outlined below. For more details, refer to the Funding Announcement. EOI Open Date: Monday, 17 March 2025… Continue reading DEADLINE: Community Batteries Funding Round 2

At the conclusion of the Accelerator program, founders present their innovative idea to Western Australia’s business leadership community, at our annual Pitch Night on 1 May 2025. Join the 2025 Accelerate cohort as founders present their innovative idea to Western Australia’s business leadership community. For more information about the program, email accelerate@curtin.edu.au.

Across Western Australia, individuals and organisations are driving positive change for our communities, environment, and economy. This June, the WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025 will celebrate the social entrepreneurs delivering goods and services that empower regional communities, break down employment barriers, and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges – from domestic violence and homelessness to childhood poverty.… Continue reading DEADLINE: WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025

The fund’s strategic element provides flexible funding for collaborative projects aligned with Australia’s priority research areas including: Advanced manufacturing Artificial intelligence Quantum computing Hydrogen production RNA (including mRNA) vaccines and therapies Commencing in 2024 and continuing over the next four years, the fund will support international collaboration to enhance Australia’s profile in science and technology… Continue reading DEADLINE: Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund — Strategic Element