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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Innovator of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \nApplications for the 2023 Innovator of the Year Program open on Tuesday\, 2 May. Continue to check back on this page for more information coming soon on how to apply. \nThe Western Australian Government is committed to raising the profile of innovation in WA and supporting the delivery of government initiatives to advance the growth of our innovation-based industries. \nThe Western Australia Innovator of the Year (WAIOTY) Awards has showcased innovative and entrepreneurial individuals\, businesses and creative minds since 2006. The program has benefited many of those who have participated\, as well as the broader community of WA. \nThe program is a valuable initiative\, which provides support to innovators and entrepreneurs across WA. \nIn accordance with the New Industries Fund\, the objectives of the IOTY program are to: \n\npromote and acknowledge the success of Western Australian innovators;\nencourage co-support from industry for promotional activities;\nactivate and strengthen industry-government research collaborations;\nengage communities throughout Western Australian regions in innovation; and\npromote job creation and economic diversification in Western Australia.\n\nWA Innovator of the Year 2023\nApplications for the 2023 program will open on Tuesday\, 2 May 2023. \nClick on the tiles below to find out more about our 2022 finalists and winners.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-innovator-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230608T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230608T073000
DTSTAMP:20260408T012815Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – WA Midwest
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Western Australian 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. \nThis program provides funding to businesses in the Mid West region of WA to help them enhance their capacity\, capability and competitiveness. \nSubmissions close at 3:00PM 8 June 2023 (AWST). \n\nWho is this for?\nBusinesses in the Mid West region of WA. \n\n\n\nOverview\nFunding is available to help businesses enhance their capacity\, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products\, services and works to Western Australian state or local government agencies\, the Australian government and the private sector. \nEligible funding uses include: \n\nplanning and business advice\nimprovements to internal business infrastructure/systems\ntraining costs\npurchasing or modifying plant\, equipment and machinery\nspecialised motor vehicles e.g. bobcats\, forklifts\, cherry pickers\, back hoes\nspecialised computer software and hardware.\n\nFunding of up to $20\,000 (excluding GST) is available to cover 75% of eligible costs.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-local-capability-fund-wa-midwest/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230607T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T013645Z
CREATED:20230530T065357Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Business Engagement Forum: Kalgoorlie
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the Western Australian Government on business support and work opportunities for regional businesses.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies. \nAt the forums\, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses. \nHosted by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation\, the forums include a networking session with agencies\, contractors and industry groups providing an opportunity to discuss real time topics\, policy updates and upcoming opportunities in their region. \nUpcoming workshops:\n\n\n\nDate\nRegion / area\nCity / town\nVenue\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n7 June 2023\nGoldfields-Esperance\nKalgoorlie\nRydges Kalgoorlie\n\nRegistrations open\n\n\n9 June 2023\nGoldfields-Esperance\nEsperance\nEsperance Bay Yacht Club\n\nRegistrations open\n\n\n19 June 2023\nGascoyne\nCarnarvon\nGwoonwardu Mia – Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre\nRegistrations open\n\n\n21 June 2023\nGascoyne\nExmouth\nNingaloo Visitor Centre\nRegistrations open
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/regional-business-engagement-forum-kalgoorlie/
LOCATION:Rydges Kalgoorlie\, 21 Davidson Street\, Kalgoorlie\, Western Australia\, 6430\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230427T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230427T063000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020759Z
CREATED:20230319T113252Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Premier’s Science Awards Applications
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards are now open and will close at 10:00AM (AWST) on Thursday 27 April 2023 \n\nThe Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. \nWinners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony in September 2023. \nWA scientists\, researchers\, STEM tertiary students and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply. \nWhy apply?\nThere are 6 categories in the awards\, with prizes per category ranging from $10\,000 to $50\,000. The finalists and winners will also receive a short professional video\, promoting their work and achievements. \nAs a winner or finalist\, you will be recognised for your work by your peers\, scientific organisations and the wider community. You will also be invited to attend the awards ceremony in September\, with the opportunity to network with senior government representatives\, industry leaders and key stakeholders in the STEM community. \nTo apply\, find the relevant category below\, read the information\, and apply through the online grants portal. \nFor further information\, email us or contact us by phone on 08 6277 2870.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-premiers-science-awards-applications/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230328T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T012759Z
CREATED:20230307T020759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T012759Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: New Industries Fund: X-TEND WA
DESCRIPTION:X-TEND WA will fund organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs that support the development of entrepreneurs and stimulate private investment in innovative projects in WA. The New Industries Fund will co-contribute up to $100\,000 per successful application. Applications close on Tuesday\, 28 March 2023 at 11am (AWST). \nApplications should deliver activities in one or 2 of the following streams: \n1. entrepreneurial education\n2. investor education\n3. Heath and Life Sciences capability building \nThey may take the form of educational forums\, workshops\, mentoring\, and incubator and accelerator programs. \nProposed programs must be delivered in WA over 12 months and contribute towards the growth of the innovation community. Applications that strengthen innovation ecosystem collaboration and improve access to\, or participation in\, the WA innovation community are encouraged.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-new-industries-fund-x-tend-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230315T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230315T083000
DTSTAMP:20260408T012759Z
CREATED:20230307T021030Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Booster Grant is a competitive funding grant for eligible Western Australian-based startups and small businesses. It is aimed at helping innovators to overcome some of the barriers to commercialisation. \nTo be eligible\, your organisation must be a WA-based startup or small business that employs between one and 25 people. \nRecent updates to the IBG: The IBG has doubled the maximum grant amount to $40\,000\, to increase the impact of each grant. Recipients can request 50% upfront\, rather than producing the money themselves\, allowing them to claim the remaining 50% back after the project is completed. They can also now use internal resources to complete their project\, rather than requiring the use of an external third-party service provider.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovation-booster-grant/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230308T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230308T083000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020752Z
CREATED:20230125T065441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020752Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Health and medical life sciences industry: local capability fund
DESCRIPTION:This fund supports Western Australian health and medical life sciences businesses advance their technology through national and international standard accreditation. \nThis Health and Medical Life Sciences local capability fund aims to assist Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in this sector or are in partnership with a company in this field\, with the costs of engaging external expertise to carry out the implementation and third party certification of national and international standards. \nThe level of funding support is 75% of eligible costs (excluding GST) and up to a maximum of $20\,000 per successful applicant. \nThe round is now open and closes at 5pm (AWST) on 8 March 2023. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-health-and-medical-life-sciences-industry-local-capability-fund/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T052824Z
CREATED:20221009T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T052824Z
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SUMMARY:WA Innovator of the Year
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to this year’s WA IOTY finalists. 12 finalists were chosen in both the Rio Tinto Emerging and Rio Tinto Growth categories in 2022. In addition to the program finalists\, there was a further 12 finalists across the three Platinum Award categories: Business News ‘Great for the State’\, Wesfarmers Wellbeing and Woodside Energy. \nThe winner of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday 5 December\, 2022. \nPrior to this event occurring\, all finalists are invited to attend a suite of commercialisation training in topics such as accountancy\, IP protection\, a legal health check\, social media and marketing\, grant writing\, pitching and more. They will also be involved in the production of a photography and/or videography package\, to better promote their innovation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-innovator-of-the-year/
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221122T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221122T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020745Z
CREATED:20221112T065048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T020745Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE:  Access Asia Business Grants
DESCRIPTION:Grants provided through the Access Asia Business Grants (AABG) program will help small to medium enterprises and organisations advance their export and trade activities and build their competitiveness in new Asian markets. Round 5 of this key initiative is now open and closes on Tuesday\, 22 November 2022. \nThis competitive program provides grants of up to $27\,500 (excluding GST) to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Recipients will need to provide a net co-cash contribution at a ratio of at least 20:80 applicant-to-State Government funding. \nProjects must be in at least one of the following 8 priority sectors: \n\nEnergy\nInternational education\nDefence industries\nMining and mining equipment\, technology and services (METS)\nSpace industries\nHealth and medical life sciences\nPrimary industries\nTourism\, events and creative industries
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-access-asia-business-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020745Z
CREATED:20221015T095743Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Western Australian Venture Support (WAVES) 2022-2025 pilot program
DESCRIPTION:The WAVES grant program will provide $900\,000 to attract investment in WA-owned and run early stage ventures. \nThe competitive co-investment grant program will provide up to 3 selected venture funds with a maximum of $100\,000 each\, every year for 3 years. \nWAVES is designed to support: \n\nventure funds established in WA for the first time\, and/or\nexisting funds in other Australian states that physically locate an employee in WA for the first time.\n\nManaged Investment Schemes and other funding forms may also apply. Find out out more about eligibility and how to apply below. For full details\, see the WAVES program guidelines. \nApplications open on Thursday 13 October 2022 and close at 11am (AWST) on Wednesday 9 November 2022.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-western-australian-venture-support-waves-2022-2025-pilot-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T012738Z
CREATED:20220429T095000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T012738Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Boosting Female Founders Initiative Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Boosting Female Founders Initiative – Round 3 helps women entrepreneurs overcome the disadvantages faced in getting access to finance and support to grow their startups. Targeted support will be on a co-contribution basis.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-boosting-female-founders-initiative-round-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T012738Z
CREATED:20220508T030616Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: WA Innovator of the Year 2022
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2022 program opened on Tuesday 3 May at 9am AWST and will close on Tuesday 31 May at 11am AWST. Applications must be made online and no late submissions can be accepted. \nThe Western Australian Government is committed to raising the profile of innovation in WA and supporting the delivery of government initiatives to advance the growth of our innovation-based industries. \nThe WA IOTY program has showcased innovative and entrepreneurial individuals\, businesses and creative minds since 2006. The program has benefited many of those who have participated\, as well as the broader community of WA. \nThe program is a valuable initiative\, which provides support to innovators and entrepreneurs across WA. \nIn accordance with the New Industries Fund\, the objectives of the IOTY program are to: \n– promote and acknowledge the success of Western Australian innovators;\n– encourage co-support from industry for promotional activities;\n– activate and strengthen industry-government research collaborations;\n– engage communities throughout Western Australian regions in innovation; and\n– promote job creation and economic diversification in Western Australia. \nYou can follow the WA IOTY program using the hashtag #WAIOTY and on Twitter @WA_IOTY.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-innovator-of-the-year-2022/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTSTAMP:20260407T062828Z
CREATED:20220301T065922Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Collaborative Research Grants
DESCRIPTION:Closing date for the Defence Science Centre’s Collaborative Research Grants is 11:59 PM AWST Tuesday 19 April 2022 \nThis opportunity encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia. \nUp to $150\,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities\, industry and government\, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University\, Edith Cowan University\, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia. \nTo be eligible\, projects must address one of more of the following themes: \n– maritime maintenance/sustainment\n– Integrated intelligence\, surveillance and reconnaissance\n– Space capabilities\n– Enhanced human performance\n– Medical countermeasure products\n– Multi-disciplinary material sciences\n– Quantum technologies\n– Trusted autonomous systems\n– Cyber\n– Advanced sensors\, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-collaborative-research-grants/
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTSTAMP:20260407T062828Z
CREATED:20220301T070014Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Abstract submissions to Collaborative Research Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Defence Science Centre’s ‘Collaborative Research Grant’ encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia. \nAbstract submissions will be accepted for feedback and guidance to subsequently inform development of application to the Collaborative Research Grant \nUp to $150\,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities\, industry and government\, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University\, Edith Cowan University\, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia. \nTo be eligible\, projects must address one of more of the following themes: \n– Maritime maintenance/sustainment\n– Integrated intelligence\, surveillance and reconnaissance\n– Space capabilities\n– Enhanced human performance\n– Medical countermeasure products\n– Multi-disciplinary material sciences\n– Quantum technologies\n– Trusted autonomous systems\n– Cyber\n– Advanced sensors\, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities \nThe Collaborative Research Grant is accepting applications until 19 April 2022
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-abstract-submissions-to-collaborative-research-grants/
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTSTAMP:20260407T062828Z
CREATED:20220301T070123Z
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SUMMARY:OPENS: Collaborative Research Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australia Defence Science Centre – an initiative of the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation – has opened its latest round of Collaborative Research Grants. \nThis opportunity encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia. \nUp to $150\,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities\, industry and government\, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University\, Edith Cowan University\, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia. \nTo be eligible\, projects must address one of more of the following themes: \n– Maritime maintenance/sustainment\n– Integrated intelligence\, surveillance and reconnaissance\n– Space capabilities\n– Enhanced human performance\n– Medical countermeasure products\n– Multi-disciplinary material sciences\n– Quantum technologies\n– Trusted autonomous systems\n– Cyber\n– Advanced sensors\, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities \nNot sure if your idea is applicable? Submit a 300-word abstract before 14 March 2022 for feedback and guidance from Defence Science Centre to assist development of your grant application. \nThe Collaborative Research Grant is accepting applications until 19 April 2022
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/opens-collaborative-research-grant/
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220203T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T013645Z
CREATED:20220131T115502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T013645Z
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SUMMARY:Grants to Support Export Development
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation (JTSI) invites you to attend a virtual information session on grants and services that support Western Australian businesses keen to grow their international markets. \nLearn about the following: \n– New Industries Fund (JTSI)\n– TradeStart\n– Export Finance Australia (Export Finance Australia)\n– Entrepreneurs’ Programme (AusIndustry)\n– Access Asia Business Grants (JTSI)\n– International Competitiveness Co-investment Fund (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)\n– Culture and the Arts funding programs (Department of Local Government\, Sport and Cultural Industries)\n– Services to small businesses in WA (Small Business Development Corporation)\n– Tips on writing a competitive grant application (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/grants-to-support-export-development/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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