WA Innovators of the Year Launch 2026!

Morning Startup is proud to host the official launch of the 2026 Western Australian Innovators of the Year (WA IOTY) Awards, celebrating WA’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit for 20 years.

The WA Innovators of the Year Awards recognise the people, ideas and technologies shaping Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem. Delivered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, the program acknowledges emerging and growth-stage innovators who are creating economic, social and environmental impact for the State – from entrepreneurial ventures and cutting-edge research through to innovative products and services.

As the flagship awards program in Western Australia’s innovation calendar, WA IOTY supports innovators to grow, scale and succeed. Finalists gain access to funding, professional development and accelerator opportunities that strengthen capability, encourage collaboration and turn innovation into real-world outcomes for Western Australia.