Department of Energy and Economic Diversification

Website https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification

Previously the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI)

The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) drives Western Australia’s energy transition and long-term economic growth for a stronger, more diverse WA economy.

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  • Regional Business Engagement Forum: Esperance

    Esperance Bay Yacht Club The Esplanade, Esplanade, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Hear from the Western Australian Government on business support and work opportunities for regional businesses. The Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies. At the forums, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses. Hosted […]

  • DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – Kimberley regional round

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Kimberley businesses to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to state or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. The level of funding support under the Kimberley Regional Round is 75 per […]

  • DEADLINE: WA Export Awards

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship

    Applications are now open for the Western Australian Export Awards 2023! These awards recognise the success and resilience of WA exporters and their achievements in the international markets. The WA Export Awards, is brought to you by Invest and Trade WA and there are 13 award categories showcasing the State's diverse range of exports: Advanced Technologies Agribusiness, […]

  • Regional Business Engagement Forum: Carnarvon

    Gwoonwardu Mia - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre 146 Robinson Street, Carnarvon, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Hear from the Western Australian Government on business support and work opportunities for regional businesses. The Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies. At the forums, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses. Hosted […]

  • Regional Business Engagement Forum: Exmouth

    Ningaloo Visitor Centre Murat Road, Exmouth, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Hear from the Western Australian Government on business support and work opportunities for regional businesses. The Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies. At the forums, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses. Hosted […]

  • DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Business Incubator Applications

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator

    Are you an innovative business with a sustainability focus? Applications are now open for CONNECT Sustainable Industries, a free business incubator that will support businesses through commercialisation, skills development, networking, new connections and funding opportunities. Successful applicants will receive FREE access to the following:   Two day business boot camp, masterclasses and sustainability site visits Online and in-person […]

  • DEADLINE: GEC Scholarship Applications

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation

    Western Australian Scholarships Now Open for 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Congress Thanks to the support of the New Industries Fund, Meshpoints and StartupWA, we have a great opportunity to support local Western Australians to attend the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship […]

  • DEADLINE: Survey Submissions – Phase 2 – 10 Year Science and Technology Plan

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation

    Shape Western Australia's Scientific Future (Phase 2 survey) Help shape Western Australia's future in science and technology by participating in a survey open to science and tech professionals, contributing to Phase Two of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation's 10 year science and techology plan. DEADLINE: 18 February 2024

  • DEADLINE: Defence Ready Initiative 2023/24

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    Helping Western Australian businesses enhance their ability to supply products or services to the defence industry. The Defence Ready Initiative provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the defence sector to enhance their business capability, capacity and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to […]

  • DEADLINE: X-TEND PROGRAM

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    X-Tend WA Program is supporting projects and funding organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs. Details HERE In order to create local jobs and industries, there is a recognised need for improved and expanded support across the entire innovation ecosystem. This includes: educational programs for entrepreneurs and founders educational programs for investors broad ecosystem support […]

  • DEADLINE: Access Asia Business Grant

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    Access Asia Business Grants provide WA small to medium enterprises with funding to help them build or maintain competitiveness in Asian markets. You get....Up to $30,000 (excluding GST). Who is this for? WA small to medium enterprises. Funding may be used for activities that enable businesses to: adopt new business models to expand market share […]

  • DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – Peel Regional Round

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    The Peel Regional Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Peel region to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to export markets, major Western Australian State or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private business sector. The level of funding support under the Peel […]

  • DEADLINE: Small Business Cyber Resilience Service Grant Opportunity

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    Funding to build cyber resilience and capability of small businesses. The Small Business Cyber Resilience Service program will fund one service provider up to $8.1 million to set up a free, tailored, person‑to‑person support that will help small businesses improve their cyber resilience and support small businesses impacted by a cyber incident. What do you […]

  • DEADLINE: Premier’s Science Awards

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship

    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. There are 8 categories in […]

  • DEADLINE: Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Awards

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship

    The conference and international industry exhibition will highlight challenges and opportunities for international engagement, and discuss how industry may support diplomacy, defence and security policy in the region’. IODS24 will be a 3-day exposition featuring: A comprehensive conference program Industry exhibition, with B2B and B2G engagement programs International delegations and WIP program Networking and engagement […]

  • WA VC Initiative Briefing

    Level 11, 1 William Street Level 11, 1 William Street, Perth, WA, Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    The Western Australian Government, as part of its commitment to support the State’s expanding innovation ecosystem, is seeking to enhance support for early-stage business growth to drive innovation, job creation, economic activity, and diversification. The WA Venture Capital (VC) Initiative is a Western Australian Government program seeking to accelerate, develop and enhance the VC industry […]

  • MedTech UK Market Entry Workshop

    Bloom 433 University Boulevard, Bentley, WA, Australia
    Workshop / Masterclass

    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 […]

    Free

  • DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Innovation Booster Grant (IBG)

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    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 […]

  • DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    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 […]

  • Building Future Businesses Workshop (Geraldton) with Paul Lucey

    The Geraldton Club Inc. 162 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, Australia
    Workshop / Masterclass

    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 […]

    Free

  • Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) Information Session

    Featured
    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    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 […]

    Free

  • Commercialisation Bridge Grant Information Session

    Featured
    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    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 […]

    Free

  • Biofilms: imaging biofilm models to combat rising antimicrobial resistance

    Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    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

    Free

  • Premier’s Science Awards ceremony

    online , Australia
    Awards Night / Celebratory Event

    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 […]

  • WA Housing Innovation Fund Information Session

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    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 […]

  • DEADLINE: Housing Innovation Fund (HIF)

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    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 […]

  • Regional Innovation Summit

    South West, WA , Australia
    Conference / Summit / Symposium

    The 2026 Regional Innovation Summit is bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever. The 2026 Summit will take place on Friday 13 March and will once again deliver a powerful experience connecting investors, innovators, […]

    $200 – $675

  • Innovation Booster Grant Information Session

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant, funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund. The IBG targets early-stage founders, innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and […]

    Free

  • Australian Export Awards 2026 Application Workshop

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    The focus for this workshop includes changes to the program and the application process: - About the Awards - Eligibility Criteria - Categories - Application Portal - Application Preview and Walk through - Q&A.

  • WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicant Seminar

    Moore WA Level 15, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade,, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    Free seminar for WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicants As a part of the 2026 application process, you are invited to attend a free seminar following the submission of your application. AGENDA: Moore Australia | Key considerations for Innovative Businesses (Basic tax and financial insights for developing innovative businesses to consider & how to […]