For Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry The Accelerator Program Access Grants (APAG) provides funding for up to five senior or executive level managers to travel to and participate in recognised national or international incubator, accelerator or business training programs. $100,000 has been allocated to this round. Up to $20,000 will be provided per organisation, […]
The Chief Scientist of Western Australia (the Chief Scientist) provides Science Advisory Services directly to the Minister for Science and provides high quality, independent, external advice to the WA Government on: • Science, technology and innovation in Western Australia, including how science, technology and innovation can help diversify and decarbonise the Western Australian economy and […]
Funding is available for WA companies working in health and medical life sciences to travel to major conferences or business events to help support their: business growth access to investment potential partnerships. What do you get? Funding of 80% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000. Who is this for? WA health and medical […]
The State's rapid lithium industry growth over the recent years has placed WA as a global leader in supporting the renewable energy transition, with WA currently supplying approximately 50% of the world's lithium. In the last financial year, WA's lithium industry generated more than $8 billion in sales and supported more than 11,000 local jobs. […]
The Department is establishing the Science and Technology Council (the Council) to support the delivery of the Plan, through the promotion of cross-disciplinary collaboration and provision of strategic advice to the Department on science and technology opportunities and challenges, including: horizon scanning and identification of long term and emerging scientific and technological developments; scientific and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this role, you will oversee the delivery of efficient knowledge and information management services, lead a high-performing team, manage key projects, and ensure compliance. You will drive system optimisation, enhance accessibility and security, and contribute to the Department’s success.
The Strategy and International Engagement Group provides strategic policy advice and leadership on state development issues, promotes the State's export capabilities and investment opportunities through a network of international offices, and engages with government, industry and international stakeholders to promote Western Australia and its industries. This role in Invest and Trade WA will be instrumental […]
Sponsorship for Western Australian based research conferences and conventions. The Science Capability and Partnerships Sponsorship Program offers funding support for WA based research focussed conferences and conventions. Program support between $5,000 and $20,000 is available for initiatives that strengthen WA's research ecosystem, enhance capabilities, and elevate the state's national and international research profile. The initiative […]
The Biomedical Industry IBG is a competitive funding grant, designed to provide WA-based startups and small businesses with the financial boost needed to access professional skills, services or knowledge, to advance their innovative idea, project or commercial activity in Western Australia. Innovation Booster Grants are awarded in any of the following four categories: Research and […]
The Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG) is a competitive Western Australian government grant exclusively for the biomedical industry sector. This round is funded through the $8.65 million Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy Funding, which sits under the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI). Biomedical Industry CBG are awarded in any of the following four […]
The 2025 program recognises WA innovators across 5 categories. Category winners will share in the program prize pool of up to $280,000. Application guidelines outline eligibility criteria and application requirements for the following categories: WA's Innovators of the Year – Rio Tinto Emerging Innovation WA's Innovators of the Year – Rio Tinto Growth Woodside Energy […]
A category of WA Innovators of the Year 2025 Sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs' Academy (YEA), this platinum award category acknowledges and rewards exceptional young innovators in Western Australia who have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology, or service that clearly demonstrates an economic, social or environmental benefit to Western Australia. Learn more here: DEADLINE: […]
Since its inauguration last year, Western Australia's Innovators of the Year 2025 program recognises innovation in the public sector through the Government Innovators of the Year award category. The award category celebrates Western Australian government entity employees who are innovating, creating novel IP and adding value to public service delivery. For the purposes of this […]
The Premier's Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony later in the year. WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students, STEM teachers and educators, and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply. Why apply? There are 10 […]
This is a three-part workshop in one afternoon, led by Paul Lucey, a former mining executive and serial entrepreneur passionate about sustainable innovation. Workshop @ 2:00-3:45 pm: In the Building Future Businesses Workshop, Paul will share insights from his experience with initiatives like Unearthed and Project 412. Participants will collaborate to brainstorm and design business […]
The Local Capability Fund (LCF) uplifts Western Australian businesses with financial support to expand, build capabilities and enhance their competitiveness to access greater opportunities across the public and private sectors. Structured into rounds that target different types of businesses and business needs, the LCF supports a range of activities to empower small to medium businesses, including equipment […]
The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant, funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund. The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and backs early-stage founders, innovation-driven SMEs, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects. Join this online information session with […]
The CBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and targets innovation-driven SMEs and startups in Western Australia, to provide them with support to bridge the funding gap between early-stage commercialisation and ‘break through growth’ to assist them in becoming sustainable, profitable and scalable businesses. Join this online information session with a […]
The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) and targets early-stage founders, innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and startups in Western Australia to improve capability and commercialise innovative projects. Startups and innovative SMEs face barriers to successfully execute their ideas due to a lack of resources. They lack the necessary capital […]
The CBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and targets innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Western Australia, to provide them with support to bridge the funding gap between early start commercialisation and ‘break through growth’ to assist them in becoming sustainable, profitable and scalable businesses. In 2025, the maximum […]
Eligible Aboriginal businesses who supply products or services to the energy supply chain can apply to exhibit in the Department's Aboriginal Business Pavilion at Energy Exchange Australia. Western Australia is home to several proud Aboriginal owned and operated businesses who provide innovative technologies, products and services to the energy supply chain industry. Facilitating business participation […]
Join the team at Lixa with guest speaker Kim Hardie to discuss biofilms and how to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. This event is delivered by Lixa under the Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, supported by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
The Premier’s Science Awards 2025 are sponsored by gold sponsors Shell, Woodside and BioCina; silver sponsor DUG; and bronze sponsors, CSIRO, Fogarty Foundation, Orthocell, and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. The Awards are also supported by sector sponsor Telethon Kids Institute; community partners Scitech and the Western Australian Museum; media partner The West Australian; and university […]
The HIF supports local industry to develop and scale up innovative building methods, technologies, and manufacturing solutions — including modular and prefabricated housing — to help deliver homes faster, more sustainably, and more affordably. This session will provide an overview of the program’s objectives, eligibility criteria, and application process. Participants will also be given the […]
The Housing Innovation Fund will support the local construction industry through a combination of grants and loans. The HIF forms part of the broader WA Housing Plan, through which the Government is delivering long-term solutions to increase housing supply, reduce red tape, unlock land, and build workforce capability. Since 2021, more than $4.5 billion has […]
The WA Government's $50 million Local Battery Manufacturing Program (the Program) aims to strengthen Western Australia’s (WA) manufacturing sector supporting the local manufacturing of residential batteries and battery components, as well as industrial and commercial applications. This Stream’s objectives are to: fund activities that facilitate enhanced capacity, capability and competitiveness in battery energy storage supply […]
There is a recognised need for improved and expanded education for startups and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become ‘investment ready’ and/or to scale their businesses, as well as a need to expand the education and ability of investors and corporates to deliver better access to investment capital for startups and innovative SMEs […]
